No. 854 in Vietnamese
kiềm
The Vietnamese word "kiềm" can mean "to restrain," "to control," or "alkali" depending on the context.
In a sentence
Tôi cố gắng kiềm chế cảm xúc của mình.
I try to restrain my emotions.
In this context, 'kiềm' is used in the sense of 'restrain' or 'control', indicating an effort to maintain composure or manage internal feelings.
Cô ấy sử dụng một công cụ kiềm để giữ chặt vật liệu.
She uses a pair of pliers to grip the material tightly.
Here, 'kiềm' refers to a 'tool', specifically a pair of pliers, used for gripping or holding objects firmly.
Tôi không thể kiềm lòng trước món ăn ngon này.
I cannot resist this delicious meal.
In this sentence, 'kiềm' is part of the phrase 'kiềm lòng', which means 'control oneself', particularly referring to resisting an urge or desire.
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