The Vietnamese word "thẳm" is an adverb that means "very" in the context of something being far or deep. It is often used to emphasize the extent or intensity of distance or depth.
You can use "thẳm" to describe something that is significantly beyond a certain point. It can be applied to physical distances, depths, or even metaphorical distances in emotions or thoughts.
Physical Distance:
Depth:
In more advanced contexts, "thẳm" can also be used in literary or poetic expressions to describe feelings or ideas that go deep into one’s heart or mind, such as in phrases like "nỗi buồn thẳm" (very deep sadness).
While "thẳm" is often used on its own, you may encounter it in phrases or with other words to provide more context, like "sâu thẳm" (very deep) or "xa thẳm" (very far).
"Thẳm" primarily refers to depth and distance. However, when used in a metaphorical sense, it can convey the idea of something being profound or intense emotionally.