im lìm

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The Vietnamese word "im lìm" is an adjective that means "quiet" or "silent." It describes a state of being very quiet, often to the point of being still or inactive. This word can be used in various contexts where silence or lack of noise is significant.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "im lìm" when you want to describe a place, situation, or even a person who is not making any noise.
• It can be used in both everyday conversation and more descriptive writing.

Examples:

1. In a Sentence:
   • "Khu rừng này im lìm vào ban đêm." (This forest is quiet at night.)
   • "Cô ấy im lìm trong suốt buổi họp." (She was silent during the entire meeting.)

Advanced Usage:

• "Im lìm" can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation where there is a lack of activity or excitement. For instance:
  • "Sau khi tin tức xấu được công bố, bầu không khí trong phòng trở nên im lìm." (After the bad news was announced, the atmosphere in the room became very quiet.)

Word Variants:

• While "im lìm" itself is a fixed phrase, you may encounter "im" (silent) as a standalone word. However, "im lìm" carries a deeper sense of complete quietness.

Different Meanings:

• "Im lìm" primarily means quietness or silence. It doesn’t have many varied meanings but can imply a deep stillness or dormancy in some contexts.

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adj

1. quiet, dormart