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Meaning
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Verb
To have an excessive desire to possess more of something than one truly needs.
vi Con người không nên quá tham những thứ không thuộc về mình.
en People should not be overly greedy for things that do not belong to them.
To join in or be involved in a common activity together with other people.
vi Tôi muốn tham gia vào câu lạc bộ tình nguyện của trường.
en I want to participate in the school's volunteer club.
Noun
A title for a high-ranking official within a traditional administrative or government system.
vi Ông ấy đã từng giữ chức tham trong triều đình cũ.
en He once held the position of official in the old court.