Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Plentiful; abundant; in large quantity: Describes something that exists or is provided in a generous, ample, or copious amount.
   • Fat; substantial; very profitable: Describes a financial gain, deal, or profit that is large and advantageous.

2. Adverb:

   • Abundantly; plentifully; vigorously: Describes the manner of doing something with great force, intensity, or in large measure.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:

  • Cho trâu ăn bẫm. (Give the buffaloes plentiful food.)
  • Anh ta vớ được món bẫm. (He made a fat profit / He made a packet.)

• Adverb:

  • Người nông dân cày sâu cuốc bẫm. (The farmer ploughs deep and hoes vigorously.)
  • Đứa trẻ ăn bẫm. (The child eats heartily / eats a lot.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "bẫm" is considered somewhat colloquial or rustic in tone. It is often used in agricultural, commercial, or informal contexts to emphasize abundance or a significant advantage.

Variants and Related Words

• Bẫm sinh (adj): Innate; inborn. (Note: This is a compound word where "bẫm" takes on a different, more literary meaning related to being endowed by nature.)
  • Tài năng bẫm sinh. (Innate talent.)

Synonyms

• Abundant: Existing in large quantities.
• Profitable: Yielding financial gain.
• Vigorous: Done with force and energy.

Related Idioms

• Cày sâu cuốc bẫm: An idiom describing intensive and vigorous farming work. It can be used metaphorically to describe working very hard on something.
  • Muốn có mùa bội thu thì phải cày sâu cuốc bẫm. (To have a bumper crop, you must plough deep and hoe vigorously.)

adj

1. Plentiful
   • cho trâu ăn bẫm
     to give the buffaloes plentiful food
   • cày sâu cuốc bẫm
     to plough deep and to the hoe with great force
2. Fat (profit..)
   • vớ được món bẫm
     to make a fat profit, to make a packet, to make a pile