tham

[tʰaːm˧˧]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(verb) to covet, to be greedy, to lust after

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tham lam, ham muốn

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

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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(verb) to participate in, to engage in

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tham gia vào

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Sense 3

Meaning · English

(noun) chief clerk; councillor, adviser

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

trưởng thư ký; cố vấn

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Common questions

What does “tham” mean?

(verb) to covet, to be greedy, to lust after

Is “tham” formal or informal?

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