xém
adverb
Hanoi [sɛm˧˦]Huế [sɛm˦˧˥]Saigon [sɛm˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
xém means nearly; just about to be.
Meanings of xém in English
Adverb
- colloquial nearly, just about to be
- Xém nữa là chết!I was just about to die!
Frequently asked questions
What does xém mean in English?
xém (adverb) means "nearly; just about to be".
How do you pronounce xém?
IPA: Hanoi [sɛm˧˦]; Saigon [sɛm˦˥]. Tones: xém — rising tone (sắc).