thâu tóm
[tʰəw˧˧ tɔm˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to regather in order to keep or to use
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to encompass; to hold; to contain (the gist or basics)
Examples
Tác phẩm thâu tóm những đặc trưng cơ bản của thời đại.The work captures the basic characteristics of the era.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “thâu tóm” mean?
(verb) to regather in order to keep or to use
Is “thâu tóm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.