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The Vietnamese word "đẫm" is an adjective that means "wet" or "soaked." It is often used to describe something that is saturated with liquid.

Basic Meaning:

• Wet: When something is very damp or soaked with water or another liquid.

Usage Instructions:

You can use "đẫm" to describe various situations where something is excessively wet. It can refer to liquids like water, blood, or any other fluid.

Examples:

1. Mưa đẫm: "The rain is heavy/wet." (Indicating that the rain is making the surroundings very wet.)
2. Đẫm máu: "Soaked in blood." (This phrase is often used to describe a scene or situation that is bloody or violent.)

Advanced Usage:

In a more advanced context, "đẫm" can also be used metaphorically to describe emotions or situations that are overwhelming, such as feeling "đẫm trong nỗi buồn" (soaked in sorrow), suggesting a deep sense of sadness.

Word Variants:

• Đẫm nước: Means "soaked in water."
• Đẫm máu: Specifically means "soaked in blood," often used in a more dramatic or violent context.

Different Meanings:

• While "đẫm" primarily means "wet," it can also imply a sense of being overwhelmed by something, whether it's liquid or emotions.

Synonyms:

• Nhiều: Meaning "a lot" or "many."
• Sũng: Another word for "soaked" or "drenched."
• Thấm: Meaning "to soak" or "to penetrate," often used in a similar context.

Academic

adj

1. wet
   • đẫm máu
     bloody; sanguinary