Definition

1. Adverb:

   • All together; entirely; in one go: Describes an action done to a whole group or collection at once, without exception or separation.

2. Adverb (colloquial):

   • In a single batch or haul: Often used in contexts of catching, arresting, or gathering, implying a complete and simultaneous action.

Usage Examples

• Adverb:
  • Cảnh sát bắt trụm bọn tội phạm. (The police arrested the criminals all together.)
  • Nó thu dọn đồ chơi trụm một lúc. (He cleaned up his toys all at once.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "trụm" is somewhat dated and is primarily used in specific, often official or narrative, contexts. It emphasizes completeness and simultaneity.

Variants and Related Words

• Một trụm (phrase): one whole batch or group.
  • Thu hoạch được một trụm nấm. (Harvested a whole batch of mushrooms.)

Synonyms

• Tất cả: all.
• Cùng một lúc: at the same time.
• Toàn bộ: the whole, entirety.

Related Idioms

• Bắt trụm: to catch or arrest in one sweep.
  • Chiến dịch bắt trụm đường dây đánh bạc. (The operation caught the gambling ring in one sweep.)