đếm

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The Vietnamese word "đếm" is a verb that means "to count," "to number," or "to enumerate." It is used when you want to determine the quantity of something by counting them one by one.

Basic Usage:

1. Counting Objects: You can use "đếm" when you want to count items. For example:

   • "Tôi đang đếm số sách trên bàn." (I am counting the number of books on the table.)

2. Counting People: You can also use it to count people.

   • "Chúng ta hãy đếm số người trong phòng." (Let’s count the number of people in the room.)

Advanced Usage:

"Đếm" can also be used in more complex sentences, often in various contexts such as games, mathematics, or even in teaching situations: - "Đếm ngược" means "to count down," which is used when you count backward from a certain number. - Example: "Chúng ta sẽ đếm ngược từ 10 đến 1." (We will count down from 10 to 1.)

Word Variants:

• Đếm số: This phrase means "to count numbers" or "to tally."
• Đếm từng cái: This means "to count one by one," emphasizing careful counting.

Different Meanings:

While "đếm" primarily means "to count," it can also imply a sense of measuring or tallying in different contexts: - In a figurative sense, "đếm" can mean to keep track of something, such as time or events. - Example: "Tôi đã đếm từng ngày chờ đợi." (I counted each day waiting.)

Synonyms:

• Tính: This can mean "to calculate" or "to count," but it's often used in a broader sense for calculations beyond simple counting.
• Liệt kê: This means "to list" or "to enumerate," which can be used when you list out items instead of counting them one by one.

Example Sentences:

1. "Hãy đếm số trái cây trong giỏ." (Please count the number of fruits in the basket.) 2.

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verb

1. to count; to number ; to enumerate