găm
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Definition
Verb:
- To pin; to fasten with a pin: To attach or secure something using a slender, pointed object.
- To embed; to lodge: For a sharp, pointed fragment or object to become deeply stuck or implanted in a surface or flesh.
- To hoard; to corner (a market): To buy and hold goods, typically to create scarcity and sell later at a higher price.
Noun:
- A pin; a skewer: A slender, pointed object, often made of bamboo or metal, used for fastening or piercing.
Usage Examples
Verb:
- Cô ấy dùng kim băng để găm tờ giấy lên bảng. (She used a pin to fasten the paper to the board.)
- Mảnh vỡ thủy tinh găm vào tay anh ta. (A piece of broken glass lodged in his hand.)
- Một số thương lái găm hàng chờ giá tăng. (Some traders hoard goods waiting for prices to rise.)
Noun:
- Dao găm là một loại vũ khí nhỏ. (A dagger is a type of small weapon.)
- Cô ấy cài bông hoa bằng một cái găm tóc. (She attached the flower with a hairpin.)
Advanced Usage
- The noun "dao găm" specifically refers to a dagger, a short, pointed knife used as a weapon.
- Hắn rút con dao găm ra đe dọa. (He pulled out a dagger to threaten.)
Variants and Related Words
- Găm giữ (v): To hold back or retain (often with a sense of secrecy or reservation).
- Anh ta găm giữ thông tin quan trọng. (He withheld important information.)
Synonyms
- Verb: Pin, stick, embed, impale, hoard, stockpile.
- Noun: Pin, skewer, brooch, hairpin.
Related Idioms
- Găm của: To hide away valuables; to stash.
- Bà cụ có thói quen găm của trong nhà. (The old lady has a habit of stashing valuables in the house.)
verb
- to pin; to fasten with a pin
- dao gămdagger