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Meaning
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This word is used to refer to a small quantity, usually meaning about five or a few items in total.
vi Chỉ còn dăm người khách đang đứng đợi trước cửa hàng.
en There are only a few customers waiting in front of the store.
Shavings are small and thin pieces of wood or metal that are cut off from a larger piece of material.
vi Những miếng dăm gỗ rơi đầy trên sàn xưởng mộc.
en Small pieces of wood shavings are scattered all over the carpentry floor.
A reed is a thin piece of material in a musical instrument that vibrates to produce a clear sound.
vi Anh ấy đang thay dăm mới cho cây kèn gỗ của mình.
en He is putting a new reed on his woodwind instrument.