đơm
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
đơm means to spoon food; usually rice; onto a bowl or dish.
Meanings of đơm in English
Verb
- to spoon food, usually rice, onto a bowl or dish
- archaic to prepare, to make ready
Noun
- kind of fishing trap-basket
Verb
- to catch fish using said trap
- rare to ambush
Verb
- to pin or sew, a button or ribbon, on one's garment
Verb
- Central Vietnam, Southern Vietnam Central Vietnam and Southern Vietnam form of đâm (“to sprout”)
Words with đơm
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, đơm could be written as 𢲠. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Doublet of nơm through an infixed form.
Frequently asked questions
What does đơm mean in English?
đơm (verb) means "to spoon food; usually rice; onto a bowl or dish".
How do you pronounce đơm?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗəːm˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɗəːm˧˧]. Tones: đơm — level tone (ngang).