Definition

1. Verb:
   • To accumulate; to amass: To gather or collect something, often over a long period, resulting in a large or excessive quantity. It often implies a buildup of intangible things like emotions, thoughts, or memories.
   • To contain; to hold within: To have something stored or kept inside, typically referring to abstract or internal contents.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Cô ấy chất chứa nhiều nỗi buồn trong lòng. (She has accumulated much sorrow in her heart.)
  • Căn phòng nhỏ chất chứa đầy kỷ niệm. (The small room is filled with accumulated memories.)
  • Anh ấy không nói ra, chỉ im lặng chất chứa sự tức giận. (He didn't speak out, just silently contained his anger.)

Advanced Usage

• The verb often describes a passive or involuntary process where things build up internally over time, rather than a deliberate act of collection. It is frequently used with abstract nouns related to feelings or experiences.

Variants and Related Words

• Chứa chất (v): A less common variant with the same meaning as "chất chứa," meaning to accumulate or amass.
  • Lòng anh chứa chất quá nhiều uất ức. (His heart contains too much pent-up resentment.)

Synonyms

• Accumulate: To gather an increasing number or quantity of something.
• Amass: To collect something, especially in large quantities.
• Harbor: To hold a thought, feeling, or memory in one's mind.
• Contain: To have or hold within.

Related Idioms

• Chất chứa nỗi lòng: To harbor deep feelings or sentiments.
  • Bài thơ chất chứa nỗi lòng của tác giả. (The poem harbors the author's deep sentiments.)

verb

1. cumulate; to amass