lịm
verb
Hanoi [lim˧˨ʔ]Huế [lim˨˩ʔ]Saigon [lim˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lịm means to faint; to fade; to disappear gradually.
Meanings of lịm in English
Verb
- to enter the state of unconsciousness, to faint
- to fade, to disappear gradually
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, lịm could be written as 殮. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does lịm mean in English?
lịm (verb) means "to faint; to fade; to disappear gradually".
How do you pronounce lịm?
IPA: Hanoi [lim˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [lim˨˩˨]. Tones: lịm — heavy tone (nặng).