No. 481 in Vietnamese
tầm
The Vietnamese word "tầm" can mean "range," "level," "scope," or "approximately," depending on context.
In a sentence
Tôi đi chợ tầm 8 giờ sáng.
I go to the market around 8 in the morning.
In this sentence, 'tầm' is used to express approximation in time.
Trình độ của tôi chỉ ở tầm trung.
My skill level is only at an intermediate level.
Here, 'tầm' denotes a level or range, describing skill.
Anh ấy đã đạt được tầm cao mới trong sự nghiệp.
He has reached new heights in his career.
In this context, 'tầm' metaphorically represents a high level or achievement.
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