Definition

1. Verb:
   • To seal: The primary meaning of "gắn xi" is to close or fasten something securely, often using a seal, wax, or adhesive to prevent opening or tampering.
   • To affix a seal: Specifically refers to the act of applying an official seal or stamp, such as on a document or envelope.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Anh ấy gắn xi phong bì cẩn thận. (He carefully sealed the envelope.)
  • Công ty cần gắn xi lên các tài liệu quan trọng. (The company needs to affix a seal to the important documents.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in formal, administrative, or legal contexts involving documents, packages, or containers to denote finalization and security.

Variants and Related Words

• Niêm phong (v): to seal, to close up. Often used interchangeably in the context of documents.
  • Hộp hàng đã được niêm phong. (The shipment box has been sealed.)

Synonyms

• Seal: To close securely.
• Stamp: To impress with a mark or seal.
• Close up: To shut tightly.

Related Idioms

• : To seal something completely shut, implying no access.
  • Cánh cửa kho được gắn xi kín mít. (The warehouse door was sealed shut tight.)

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