diemj

Zhuang

Pronunciation

• (Standard Zhuang) IPA^(key): /tiːm˥/
• Tone numbers: diem³
• Hyphenation: diemj

Etymology 1

From Chinese 點 (MC temX).

Verb

diemj (Sawndip form 点, 1957–1982 spelling diemз)

1. to light; to set; to ignite

   Synonyms: cit, (dialectal) douh, (dialectal) ndienq

2. to check; to examine; to inventory

Classifier

diemj (1957–1982 spelling diemз)

1. drop of (liquid)

   Synonyms: caek, (dialectal) naed, (dialectal) ndak

2. hour
3. o'clock

   sam diemj ― three o'clock

4. Used for opinions, points of view, etc.

Etymology 2

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Verb

diemj (Sawndip form 点, 1957–1982 spelling diemз)

1. to catch (aquatic animals)

   Synonyms: (dialectal) ganj, (dialectal) longh, (dialectal) yaengx, (dialectal) dwk