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The Vietnamese word "ngàm" refers to a specific woodworking technique known as "dovetail halving." This technique involves joining two pieces of wood together using interlocking shapes that fit into each other, creating a strong and stable connection.

Basic Explanation:

1. Usage Instructions:
   • "Ngàm" is often used in carpentry and woodworking contexts. When you're learning about furniture making or wood joints, this word will come up frequently.
   • You can use "ngàm" when discussing how to create strong joints in furniture or structures made of wood.

Examples:

• Basic Usage:
  • "Khi làm bàn, tôi sử dụng kỹ thuật ngàm để kết nối các mảnh gỗ với nhau." (When making the table, I used the dovetail halving technique to connect the pieces of wood together.)

Advanced Usage:

• In more advanced woodworking discussions, you might hear phrases like "kỹ thuật ngàm" (dovetail technique) or "chỗ ngàm" (joint area). Understanding these phrases can help you discuss different aspects of woodworking more effectively.

Word Variants:

• "Ngàm" can appear in various forms, such as:
  • "ngàm nối" (joining dovetail) – referring to the specific joint made with the dovetail technique.
  • "ngàm gỗ" (wood joint) – a broader term that can include various types of wooden joints.

Different Meanings:

• While "ngàm" primarily refers to a woodworking joint, in some contexts, it can also refer to the act of fitting things together tightly, although this usage is less common.

Synonyms:

• In woodworking, similar terms include:
  • "chốt" (tenon) – another type of joint used in carpentry.
  • "khớp" (joint) – a more general term for any point where two parts meet.

Academic

1. Dovetail halving