Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

xém

[sɛm˧˦] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(adverb) nearly, just about to be

AdverbRegister: informal

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Xém nữa là chết!I was just about to die!

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Common questions

What does “xém” mean?

(adverb) nearly, just about to be

Is “xém” formal or informal?

xém is generally informal.

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