thầm

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The Vietnamese word "thầm" is an adjective that primarily means "secret" or "quiet." It describes something that is done in a hidden or discreet manner.

Basic Meaning:

• Secretive: When something is done without others knowing.
• Quiet: In a way that is not loud or noticeable.

Usage Instructions:

You can use "thầm" to describe actions, feelings, or thoughts that are not openly expressed or that are kept hidden from others.

Examples:

1. Thầm yêu: This means "to love secretly." For example, "Tôi thầm yêu cô ấy" translates to "I secretly love her."
2. Nói thầm: This means "to whisper." For example, "Chúng tôi nói thầm với nhau" means "We whispered to each other."

Advanced Usage:

In a more literary or poetic context, "thầm" can also express deep emotions or thoughts that are kept inside, not just in a physical sense of secrecy.

Word Variants:

• Thầm lặng: Means "silent" or "quiet."
• Thầm thì: Means "to speak softly" or "to murmur."

Different Meanings:

While "thầm" generally implies secrecy or quietness, in some contexts, it can also convey a sense of intimacy or personal reflection.

Academic

adj

1. secret sneaking in the dark