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đàm

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phlegm
Noun
phlegm
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3 senses
Meaning
3 senses
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Noun

Sense 1 Noun
phlegm or sputum Culture & Proper NounsTheme

A thick and sticky substance produced in the throat and lungs especially when someone is sick.

vi Anh ấy đang bị ho và có rất nhiều đàm ở cổ.

en He has a cough and a lot of phlegm in his throat.

Verb

Sense 2 Verb
to talk or negotiate

To discuss or negotiate a matter in order to reach an agreement.

vi Hai bên quyết định vừa đánh vừa đàm.

en The two sides decided to fight and negotiate at the same time.

Proper noun

Sense 3 Proper noun
surname

A surname from Chinese.

vi Anh ấy tên là Đàm.

en His name is Dam.

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đàm 談
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đam / đám / dặm / dâm …
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Use
điện đàm / đàm thoại / toạ đàm / bút đàm …
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