Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

nắm

[nam˧˦] 🎙 Say it

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to hold; to grip; to grasp

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

giữ; nắm; bắt

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Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to grasp (opportunity, power, etc.); to seize

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nắm lấy cơ hội, quyền lực, v.v.

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(classifier) Used for a handful or fistful of something.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

dùng để chỉ một nắm hoặc một lượng vừa với bàn tay

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What does “nắm” mean?

(verb) to hold; to grip; to grasp

Is “nắm” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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