tầm

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

(noun) An ancient unit of length.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đơn vị đo lường cổ

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Register: informal

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(noun) range (extent of excursion; reach; scope)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

phạm vi; tầm với

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Register: informal

Examples

tầm tay/vớireach
Tránh xa tầm tay trẻ em.Keep out of children's reach.

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Sense 3

Meaning · English

(noun) level or degree

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

mức độ

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Register: informal

Examples

có tâm ắt có tầmif you have a mind, you will have a vision

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Sense 4

Meaning · English

(preposition) about

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

khoảng

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Register: informal

Examples

Tầm mười năm trở lại đây, diện mạo nơi này đã thay đổi hẳn.Within the last 10 years or so, this place has completely transformed.

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Common questions

What does “tầm” mean?

(noun) An ancient unit of length.

Is “tầm” formal or informal?

tầm is generally informal.

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