cảm

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The Vietnamese word "cảm" is a versatile verb that can mean several things depending on the context. Here’s a breakdown of its meanings, usage, and some related words:

Basic Meanings:

1. To catch a cold: "cảm" is often used to describe the condition of being ill, especially due to sudden changes in weather or exposure to cold.

   • Example: "Tôi bị cảm nhẹ." (I have a slight cold.)
   • Related Phrases:

2. To feel: "cảm" can also mean to feel or to sense something.

   • Example: "Tôi cảm thấy đau ở tay." (I feel a pain in my arm.)
   • Advanced Usage: You can use "cảm" to express feelings or sensations, such as emotions or physical comfort.

3. To be moved or affected: In a more emotional or artistic context, "cảm" can mean to be moved or touched by something.

   • Example: "Điệu hát làm cảm được người nghe." (The tune moved the audience.)

Word Variants:

• Cảm xúc: This means "emotion" or "feeling." It combines "cảm" with "xúc," which means to touch or affect.
• Cảm giác: This refers to "sensation" or "feeling" (physical or emotional).

Synonyms:

• For "to feel" (cảm thấy):

  • "cảm nhận" (to perceive, to sense)
  • "thấy" (to see or feel, often used in a more general sense)

• For "to catch a cold":

  • "bị cúm" (to have the flu, though this is more severe than a cold)

Usage Instructions:

When using "cảm," pay attention to the context to determine its meaning. If discussing health, it may refer to being ill or catching a cold. If describing emotions or feelings, it relates to sensory experiences or emotional responses.

Example Sentences:

1. Health Context: "Tôi bị cảm lạnh vào mùa đông." (I caught a chill in the winter.) 2.

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1. To catch a cold, to be ill (because of a sudden change in the weather, too much sun..)
   • bị cảm nhẹ
     to catch a slight cold
   • bị cảm lạnh
     to catch a chill
   • bị cảm nắng
     to get a sunstroke
2. To feel
   • cảm thấy đau ở tay
     to feel a pain in one's arm
   • ở đây cũng cảm thấy thoải mái như ở nhà
     to feel comfortable here as at home
3. To be moved, to be affected
   • điệu hát làm cảm được người nghe
     the tune moved the audience