cắp

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The Vietnamese word "cắp" is a verb that primarily means "to carry" something by holding it against one's side or under one's arms.

Basic Usage:

• You can use "cắp" when talking about carrying small items that you hold close to your body. For example:
  • cắp nón: This means "to carry a hat by holding it against one's side."

Example Sentences:

1. Tôi cắp nón khi đi ra ngoài. (I carry my hat when going outside.)
2. Cô ấy cắp sách dưới cánh tay. (She carries the book under her arm.)

Advanced Usage:

• "Cắp" can also refer to the action of gripping or clawing, often used in contexts involving animals or nature:
  • diều hâu cắp gà con: This means "the kite clawed the chicken."
  • In this case, "cắp" describes the action of an animal using its claws to grip or seize something.

Word Variants:

• cắp can also imply a sense of stealing or pilfering in informal contexts. For example:
  • ăn cắp vặt: This means "to pilfer" or "to steal small items."

Different Meanings:

1. To carry: As described above, carrying something against the side.
2. To claw/grip: Referring to animals gripping objects or prey.
3. To steal: Used in informal contexts to describe minor theft.

Synonyms:

• For the meaning of carrying: mang (to carry)
• For the meaning of clawing: vồ (to pounce or seize)
• For the meaning of stealing: trộm (to steal)

Summary:

The word "cắp" is versatile, allowing you to talk about carrying items, gripping with claws, or even stealing in a casual sense.

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verb

1. To carry by holding against one's side, to carry under one's arms
   • cắp nón
     to carry one's hat by holding it against one's side
2. To claw, to grip
   • diều hâu cắp gà con
     the kite clawed the chicken
   • cua cắp
     the crab grips with its claws
3. To filch, to steal
   • ăn cắp vặt
     to pilfer