gượm
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Definition
- Verb:
- To stop; to pause temporarily: "gượm" means to cease an action or movement for a short period.
- To wait a moment; to hold on: It is used to ask someone to pause or wait briefly.
- (In board games, especially chess) To retract a move: To take back a move that has just been made, typically because it was a mistake or oversight.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Hãy gượm, đừng đi vội. (Please wait a moment, don't go in a hurry.)
- Anh ấy bảo tôi gượm lại để nghe cho rõ. (He told me to stop for a moment to listen clearly.)
- Trong cờ tướng, đôi khi người ta cho phép gượm một nước. (In Chinese chess, sometimes people are allowed to retract a move.)
Advanced Usage
"gượm đã" / "gượm đã nào": An interjection meaning "Hold on!" or "Wait a second!".
- Gượm đã, để tôi giải thích đã. (Hold on, let me explain first.)
"đánh cờ không được gượm": A phrase meaning "In chess, you cannot take back a move." It emphasizes playing by the rules.
- Luật chơi là đánh cờ không được gượm. (The rule is that you cannot retract a move in chess.)
Variants and Related Words
- Gượng (verb): To force oneself; to do something with effort or discomfort. (Note: This is a different word with a distinct meaning, but it is phonetically similar and sometimes confused with "gượm".)
- Anh ấy gượng cười. (He forced a smile.)
Synonyms
- Dừng lại: to stop.
- Chờ một chút: to wait a moment.
- Hoãn lại: to postpone, to delay (for a short time).
Related Phrases
- Gượm tay: Literally "to stop one's hand"; to pause or refrain from an action.
- Gượm tay, đừng vội đánh. (Hold your hand, don't be quick to hit.)
Notes on Usage
- "Gượm" is considered a colloquial word and is commonly used in spoken Vietnamese.
- Its usage in the context of board games (like chess) is specific and well-understood.
- The word often carries a gentle, urging tone rather than a harsh command.