dăm xem
Definition
- Verb:
- To glance, to take a quick look: "dăm xem" refers to the action of looking at something briefly or quickly, often without careful observation or prolonged attention.
- To peek, to have a cursory look: It implies a swift, often casual or furtive, observation of something.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Anh ấy chỉ dăm xem qua tài liệu rồi đã ký tên. (He only glanced at the document before signing it.)
- Tôi dăm xem vào trong phòng xem có ai ở đó không. (I peeked into the room to see if anyone was there.)
Advanced Usage
- "dăm xem qua loa": to look over something hastily or superficially.
- Cô ấy dăm xem qua loa danh sách rồi gật đầu đồng ý. (She gave the list a cursory glance and then nodded in agreement.)
Variants and Related Words
- Liếc mắt (verb): to glance, to look sideways quickly. This is a more common synonym.
- Nhìn lướt (verb): to skim, to look over something quickly.
Synonyms
- Liếc nhìn: to glance.
- Nhìn thoáng qua: to look over briefly.
Related Phrases
- Dăm ba (adjective): This is a separate, unrelated word meaning "a few, several" (e.g., - a few people). It should not be confused with "dăm xem".