No. 640 in Vietnamese
tham
The Vietnamese word "tham" can mean "greedy," "covetous," or "excessively desiring."
In a sentence
Tôi thích tham gia các hoạt động ngoại khóa.
I enjoy participating in extracurricular activities.
In this sentence, 'tham' is used as part of the verb 'tham gia,' which means 'to participate.' The word 'tham' can convey involvement or taking part in something.
Anh ấy bị khiển trách vì quá tham lam.
He was reprimanded for being too greedy.
Here, 'tham' is a root in the word 'tham lam,' which means 'greedy.' It indicates an excessive desire for something, often materialistic.
Chúng tôi đang lên kế hoạch tham quan thành phố cổ.
We are planning to visit the ancient city.
In this example, 'tham' appears in 'tham quan,' meaning 'to visit' or 'to go sightseeing.' It reflects the idea of exploring or touring a place.
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