im ỉm
Learn more
After looking up a meaning, choose a textbook or practice activity to keep learning Vietnamese.
Learn letters and pronunciation from the beginning
Open the 10days lesson listAn introductory textbook over ten days. Choose a lesson to read and listen to.
Learn conversation through a story
Read about “Tết, the Third Time”A textbook that teaches conversation through a family story. It is being prepared; see its content and release status.
Practise words and sounds in short activities
Choose from the practice listChoose an activity for vocabulary, tones, listening and other skills.
Meaning
2 senses
▸
Adjective
Being in a state of complete silence without making any noise or sound.
vi Ngôi nhà cũ đứng im ỉm trong bóng tối của màn đêm.
en The old house stood silent in the darkness of the night.
Adverb
To do something in a way that is very quiet and makes no noise.
vi Anh ấy cứ ngồi im ỉm suốt cả buổi mà không nói một lời nào.
en He sat completely silent the whole time without saying a word.