chằm chằm

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The Vietnamese word "chằm chằm" is an adjective that describes the action of looking at someone or something in a very focused or intense way, often without blinking. It can be translated to "fixedly" or "staring" in English. When you look at someone "chằm chằm," it means you are paying close attention to them, and it can sometimes feel a bit uncomfortable or intrusive.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "chằm chằm" when you want to describe someone staring at another person or object.
• It can be used in both positive and negative contexts, depending on the situation and the emotions involved.

Example:

1. Basic Usage:

   • "Cô ấy nhìn anh ta chằm chằm."
   • (She is staring at him fixedly.)

2. Contextual Usage:

   • "Tôi cảm thấy ngượng khi bị mọi người nhìn chằm chằm."
   • (I feel embarrassed when everyone is staring at me.)

Advanced Usage:

• "Chằm chằm" can also be used metaphorically to describe intense focus or concentration on a task or subject, not just on people.
  • "Anh ta đọc sách chằm chằm để chuẩn bị cho kỳ thi."
  • (He is studying intently to prepare for the exam.)

Word Variants:

• The term "chằm" can be used alone in some contexts, but adding the second "chằm" emphasizes the intensity of the gaze.
• There are no direct variants of "chằm chằm," but it can be used with other words to create phrases like "nhìn chằm chằm vào" (to look fixedly at).

Different Meanings:

• Primarily, "chằm chằm" means to stare, but it can also imply a sense of admiration or curiosity, depending on the context.
• It can also convey feelings of suspicion or discomfort if someone is staring too much.

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adj

1. Fixedly
   • nhìn chằm chằm vào ai
     to look fixedly at someone, to stare at someone