chằm chặp

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The Vietnamese word "chằm chặp" is an adverb that describes a way of looking at someone or something with intense focus or concentration. It means to gaze or stare fixedly, as if you are deeply interested or curious about what you are seeing.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "chằm chặp" when you want to describe someone looking at something with a lot of attention or without blinking.
• It can refer to both positive and negative feelings, such as admiration, curiosity, or even suspicion.

Example:

• Cô ấy nhìn chằm chặp vào bức tranh. (She stared intently at the painting.) This sentence shows that she is very focused on the painting, perhaps trying to understand it better or appreciating its beauty.

Advanced Usage:

• You can use "chằm chặp" in various contexts, like describing how a child watches a cartoon or how a scientist observes an experiment.
  • Trẻ con thường nhìn chằm chặp vào TV khi xem hoạt hình. (Children often stare fixedly at the TV when watching cartoons.)

Word Variants:

• The phrase "như chằm chằm" can be used to emphasize the intensity of the gaze.
  • Anh ấy nhìn cô ấy như chằm chằm. (He looked at her as if he was staring intently.)

Different Meanings:

While "chằm chặp" primarily refers to gazing or staring, it can also imply a sense of urgency or importance in the way the action is performed.

Synonyms:

• Chăm chú: This means to pay attention or focus carefully.

  • Cô ấy chăm chú nghe giảng. (She listened attentively to the lecture.)

• Nhìn chằm chằm: A direct synonym, which means "to look fixedly."

Conclusion

"Chằm chặp" is a useful word in Vietnamese for describing focused gazes. It can add depth to your descriptions and help convey emotions associated with intense observation.

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1. như chằm chằm