xẩm
[səm˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) dazzled; bleary-eyed
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) xẩm, a kind of folk music and/or performance art of Northern Vietnam
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) Chinese woman
Examples
chú chệt/chệch thím xẩmChinese men and women
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “xẩm” mean?
(adjective) dazzled; bleary-eyed
Is “xẩm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.