No. 898 in Vietnamese
bám
"To cling" or "to stick."
In a sentence
Con mèo bám lấy chân tôi.
The cat clings to my leg.
In this sentence, 'bám' means to cling or attach oneself physically to something or someone.
Học sinh cần bám sát giáo trình để học tốt.
Students need to closely follow the curriculum to learn well.
Here, 'bám' means to adhere or follow closely, metaphorically referring to an approach or process.
Những lời khuyên của cô ấy luôn bám vào tâm trí tôi.
Her advice always sticks to my mind.
In this context, 'bám' is used figuratively to mean leaving a lasting impression or influence.
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