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viêm

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [viəm˧˧]Huế [viəm˧˧]Saigon [vim˧˧] browser voice
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viêm means inflammation.

Chinese characters: 炎

Meanings of viêm in English

Noun

  1. inflammation
    • viêm họngsore throat

Words with viêm

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 炎.

Frequently asked questions

What does viêm mean in English?

viêm (noun) means "inflammation".

How do you pronounce viêm?

IPA: Hanoi [viəm˧˧]; Saigon [vim˧˧]. Tones: viêm — level tone (ngang).

Is viêm a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. viêm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 炎.

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