dành dụm

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The Vietnamese word "dành dụm" means to save money carefully, often by setting aside small amounts over time. It conveys the idea of being frugal and purposeful in saving for a specific goal or future need.

Usage Instructions:

• When to use: You can use "dành dụm" when talking about saving money for things like a big purchase, a trip, or an emergency fund.
• How to use: It can be used in sentences to express the action of saving, such as "Tôi đang dành dụm tiền" (I am saving money).

Example:

• Basic Example:
  • Vietnamese: "Tôi đang dành dụm để mua một chiếc xe mới."
  • English: "I am saving up to buy a new car."

Advanced Usage:

• You can also use "dành dụm" in phrases that imply a longer-term saving strategy or when discussing the importance of saving money.
• For example: "Cần phải dành dụm từ bây giờ để có một tương lai tài chính vững chắc." (One needs to save from now to have a stable financial future.)

Word Variants:

• "Dành": This part of the phrase means to allocate or set aside.
• "Dụm": This part suggests collecting or gathering something gradually.

Different Meanings:

• While "dành dụm" primarily refers to saving money, it can also imply saving resources in a broader sense, like time or effort, but it's most commonly associated with finances.

Synonyms:

• Tiết kiệm: This means to save or economize, and can be used in a broader context beyond just money.
• Góp nhặt: This means to collect or gather, but is less common than "dành dụm" in the context of saving money.

Academic

1. Save every bit of (money)