xẩm
Meaning
3 senses
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Adjective
Bleary-eyed describes a state of having vision that is blurred or dimmed, often caused by fatigue or exposure to bright light.
vi Mắt tôi bỗng xẩm lại sau một ngày dài làm việc mệt mỏi.
en My eyes became bleary after a long day of tiring work.
In an older context, this term was used as a colloquial way to refer to a Chinese woman living in Vietnam.
vi Bà xẩm ở đầu ngõ thường bán bánh bao vào mỗi buổi sáng sớm.
en The Chinese woman at the end of the alley often sells steamed buns every early morning.
Noun
Xam is a traditional Vietnamese folk music genre that was historically performed by wandering singers in various public spaces.
vi Tiếng hát xẩm vang lên mộc mạc giữa không gian của khu phố cổ.
en The sound of xam music resonates simply within the old quarter.