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tám

Pronunciation Northern /taːm˧˥/ Central /ta̰ːm˩˧/ Southern /taːm˧˥/
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Numeral
eight
Verb
to chat

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Meaning
3 senses · 2 meanings
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eight

Numeral · 1 senses
Sense 1 Numeral
eight Numbers, Quantities, Units & TimeTheme Numbers & unitsTag

The cardinal number that follows seven and precedes nine in the standard counting system, represented by the numerical symbol 8.

vi Trong giỏ có tất cả tám quả táo chín đỏ.

en There are a total of eight ripe red apples in the basket.

to chat

Verb · 2 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to chat Core Actions & OperationTheme Family, Relationships & Life EventsTheme

An informal and friendly way to describe the act of engaging in casual conversation about various topics with friends or family members.

vi Họ đang ngồi tám chuyện vui vẻ với nhau ở quán cà phê.

en They are sitting and chatting happily with each other at the cafe.

Sense 2 Verb
to gossip Numbers, Quantities, Units & TimeTheme

To engage in casual or unconstrained talk or reports about other people, typically involving details that are not confirmed as being true.

vi Đừng dành quá nhiều thời gian để tám về chuyện của người khác.

en Do not spend too much time gossiping about other people's business.

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tắm / tăm / tâm / tằm …
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tháng tám / mười tám / bà tám / bộ tám …
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