đằm

See also: Appendix:Variations of "dam"

Vietnamese

Pronunciation

• (Hà Nội) IPA^(key): [ʔɗam˨˩]
• (Huế) IPA^(key): [ʔɗam˦˩]
• (Saigon) IPA^(key): [ʔɗam˨˩]

Adjective

đằm • (潭, 覃)

1. smooth and steady (without sudden changes in movement)
2. tranquil and deep
3. equable; sedate; calm and even-tempered

Derived terms

• đằm thắm

Verb

đằm

1. (Northern Vietnam) Alternative form of đầm (“to wallow in the water or mud”)

Adjective

đằm

1. (Central Vietnam) correct; right; on the mark