lịm
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Meaning
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To lịm means to quickly fall into a state of unconsciousness or to faint in a very sudden way.
vi Cô ấy lịm đi vì quá mệt mỏi.
en She fainted because of extreme exhaustion.
To lịm means for an object or sound to gradually fade away or disappear from one's own perception.
vi Tiếng chuông xa dần rồi lịm hẳn.
en The sound of the bell faded away and then disappeared completely.