am

/ʔam˧˧/
nounIntermediate
general

The spiritual or immaterial part of a person, often considered to be the seat of emotions and character.

Tôi cảm thấy linh hồn của anh ấy rất đẹp.

I feel that his soul is very beautiful.

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In Vietnamese, 'am' can also refer to the inner self or essence of a person.

literary

A person's inner self or essence, often used in philosophical or poetic contexts.

Linh hồn của thơ là sự chân thực.

The soul of poetry is authenticity.

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This usage is more common in literary or philosophical discussions.

Collocations

linh hồnsoullinh hồn củathe soul of

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Related Phrases

linh hồn củaphrase
the soul of
linh hồn bayphrase
soul departs

💡Pro Tip

Literary Usage

'Am' is more commonly used in literary or philosophical contexts. In everyday speech, 'linh hồn' is more frequently used.

📖Word Origin

From Sino-Vietnamese 魂 (hồn), meaning 'soul' or 'spirit'.

📝Usage Notes

'Am' is often used in the compound 'linh hồn' (soul) and is more commonly found in literary or philosophical contexts rather than everyday speech.

Word Breakdown

linh
spirit
prefix
+
hồn
soul
root
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