im ỉm

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The Vietnamese word "im ỉm" means "silent" or "quiet." It is often used to describe a situation where there is a lack of noise or when something is very quiet.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "im ỉm" to describe places, situations, or actions that are quiet or without sound.
• It can also express the feeling of calmness or stillness.

Example:

• Cửa đóng im ỉm cả ngày. (The door is silently shut the whole day.)
  • This means that the door has been closed without any noise throughout the day.

Advanced Usage:

"Im ỉm" can also be used in a more figurative sense to describe a person who is not speaking or is being very reserved. For example: - Anh ấy im ỉm suốt buổi họp. (He was silent throughout the meeting.) - This indicates that he did not speak at all during the meeting.

Word Variants:

• "Im" is a shorter form of "im ỉm," and it also means "silent."
• "Yên lặng" is another synonym that means "quiet" or "calm."

Different Meanings:

While "im ỉm" primarily refers to silence, it can also convey a sense of peace or tranquility when used to describe a quiet environment.

Academic

1. Silent
   • Cửa đóng im ỉm cả ngày
     Door silently shut the whole day