chạm mặt

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The Vietnamese word "chạm mặt" means "to meet face to face" or "to encounter someone in person." It often implies a direct and sometimes unexpected meeting. This expression can be used in various contexts, such as meeting a friend, running into someone you know, or encountering someone in a more serious or confrontational situation.

Usage Instructions:

• "Chạm mặt" is commonly used when talking about meeting someone in real life, rather than just online or over the phone.
• It can be used in both casual conversations and in more serious contexts.

Example:

1. Casual Context:

   • "Hôm qua, tôi đã chạm mặt bạn cũ ở quán cà phê."
   • (Yesterday, I ran into an old friend at the café.)

2. Serious Context:

   • "Chúng tôi đã chạm mặt nhau trong một cuộc tranh luận."
   • (We faced each other in a debate.)

Advanced Usage:

• "Chạm mặt" can also convey a sense of confrontation, especially if the meeting is unexpected or tense.
• It can be used in phrases like "chạm mặt nhau" (to meet each other) or "chạm mặt với ai đó" (to meet with someone).

Word Variants:

• Chạm ngõ: This term means to make initial contact or to touch upon a subject lightly, often used in a more figurative sense.
• Gặp mặt: This is another term that also means "to meet," but it can be more formal than "chạm mặt."

Different Meanings:

While "chạm mặt" primarily refers to meeting someone in person, it can also imply an encounter that has emotional weight, such as meeting someone after a long time or facing someone you have a conflict with.

Synonyms:

• Gặp: This means "to meet" and is more general.
• Gặp gỡ: This also means "to meet" but typically refers to a planned meeting or gathering.

Academic

1. To meet face to face, to face
   • như chạm ngõ