xăm xăm
[sam˧˧ sam˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) quick and purposeful
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Xuồng cập bến, Nga xăm xăm đi trước dẫn đường, tong tả xộc vào phòng sau của trạm xá,[…]After the dinghy had docked, Nga hurried ahead to lead the way and briskly rushed into the back room of the clinic, […]
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “xăm xăm” mean?
(adjective) quick and purposeful
Is “xăm xăm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.