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tạm

Pronunciation Northern /ta̰ːʔm˨˩/ Central /ta̰ːm˨˨/ Southern /taːm˨˩˨/
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Adjective
temporary
Adjective
so-so

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temporary

Adjective · 1 senses
Sense 1 Adjective
temporary Properties & StatesTheme

Lasting for only a short or limited time and not meant to be permanent.

vi Đây chỉ là giải pháp tạm trong khi chờ phương án chính thức.

en This is only a temporary solution while waiting for an official plan.

so-so

Adjective · 1 senses
Sense 1 Adjective
so-so; fair; not bad

Describing something that is acceptable or of average quality, but not very good.

vi Chất lượng của sản phẩm này ở mức dùng tạm được.

en The quality of this product is so-so.

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tắm / tăm / tâm / tằm …
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cõi tạm / tạm thời / tàm tạm / tạm ứng …
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