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Meaning
5 senses · 3 meanings
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to embrace
Noun
The amount of something that can be held in a person's arms at once.
vi Anh ấy mang một ôm củi vào nhà.
en He brought an armful of wood into the house.
The act of putting your arms around someone to show affection or as a greeting.
vi Cô ấy dành cho tôi một cái ôm ấm áp.
en She gave me a warm hug.
Verb
To put your arms around someone as a sign of love, friendship, or comfort.
vi Mẹ ôm tôi thật chặt.
en Mother embraced me tightly.
to harbor
To keep a feeling or a thought in one's mind for a long period.
ohm
The standard unit used for measuring electrical resistance in an electrical circuit.