yếm
[ʔiəm˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) a yem, a Vietnamese bodice based on the Chinese dudou.
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Bé làm ướt yếm rồi kìa.The baby has gotten their bib wet.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) a garment that looks similar and that is worn in a similar fashion, such as a bib or a dudou
Examples
yếm dãia bib
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) the bottom side of a shell, such as a plastron
Common questions
What does “yếm” mean?
(noun) a yem, a Vietnamese bodice based on the Chinese dudou.
Is “yếm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.