No. 16,674 in Russian
сим
"Сим" means "this" or "here" in archaic or poetic contexts.
In a sentence
Сим сердечным письмом я выражаю свою благодарность.
With this heartfelt letter, I express my gratitude.
In this sentence, 'сим' is an outdated or poetic form of the word 'этим', meaning 'this'. It is employed to give the sentence a formal or poetic tone.
Будьте внимательны: сим правилам следовать строго обязательно.
Be attentive: following these rules is strictly mandatory.
Here, 'сим' is used again as an archaic substitute for 'этим', referring to specific rules previously mentioned. It's used in more formal contexts.
Сим образом мы достигаем гармонии.
In this way, we achieve harmony.
In this usage, 'сим' stands for 'этим' and pertains to 'thus' or 'in this manner', providing a classical touch to the manner of expression.
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