Definition

1. Verb:
   • To hold, to grasp, to keep in one's possession: "nắm giữ" refers to the action of physically holding something or, more commonly, maintaining control, possession, or authority over something abstract or concrete.
   • To occupy (a position), to be in charge of: It can mean to hold a specific role, office, or responsibility.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Công ty đó nắm giữ 60% thị phần. (That company holds 60% of the market share.)
  • Anh ấy nắm giữ chức vụ giám đốc. (He holds the position of director.)
  • Họ nắm giữ bằng chứng quan trọng. (They are in possession of crucial evidence.)

Advanced Usage

• "nắm giữ quyền lực/quyền bính": to hold power/authority.

  • Chế độ độc tài nắm giữ quyền lực trong nhiều thập kỷ. (The dictatorship held power for decades.)

• "nắm giữ chìa khóa": to hold the key (often used figuratively).

  • Nhóm nghiên cứu này nắm giữ chìa khóa cho bước đột phá. (This research team holds the key to the breakthrough.)

Variants and Related Words

• Nắm (v): to grasp, to hold (more physical or immediate).

  • Nắm tay (to hold hands).

• Giữ (v): to keep, to retain, to preserve.

  • Giữ bí mật (to keep a secret).

• Sự nắm giữ (n): the act of holding, possession, or control.

  • Sự nắm giữ quyền lực tuyệt đối (The absolute holding of power).

Synonyms

• Nắm quyền: to be in power.
• Chiếm giữ: to occupy, to hold (can imply taking or seizing).
• Sở hữu: to own, to possess (emphasizes ownership rights).

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

Note: As a compound verb, "nắm giữ" itself functions as a single unit. Related Vietnamese phrases often use it directly. - Nắm giữ lấy: to hold on to (something) firmly. - Cô ấy nắm giữ lấy cơ hội cuối cùng. (She held on tightly to the last opportunity.)

Related Idioms

• Nắm giữ vận mệnh: to hold destiny (in one's hands).
  • Mỗi người phải tự nắm giữ vận mệnh của chính mình. (Each person must hold their own destiny in their hands.)

1. Hold
   • Nắm giữ quyền binh
     To hold power