tầm tầm
Definition
- Noun (Archaic):
- Auction house; salesroom: A place where confiscated goods or items sent for sale were publicly auctioned. This term is now considered obsolete in modern Vietnamese.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Những món đồ quý được đem ra bán ở tầm tầm. (Valuable items were taken out for sale at the auction house.)
- Tài sản tịch thu sẽ được xử lý qua tầm tầm. (Confiscated assets will be disposed of through the salesroom.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "tầm tầm" is primarily found in historical or legal texts describing old administrative or commercial practices. Its use in contemporary language is extremely rare.
Variants and Related Words
- Bán tầm tầm (v, archaic): To sell at auction; to sell by public bid.
- Chiếc bình cổ được bán tầm tầm. (The antique vase was sold at auction.)
Synonyms
- Auction house: A building where auctions are held.
- Salesroom: A room where goods are displayed for sale, especially by auction.
Notes on Usage
- "Tầm tầm" is an archaic noun. Learners should be aware that modern Vietnamese typically uses "nhà đấu giá" for and "đấu giá" for .