giằm

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The Vietnamese word "giằm" primarily means "to splinter" or can refer to the action of something sharp piercing or embedding into something else, like skin.

Basic Meaning

• Definition: To get a splinter or something sharp stuck into a surface, usually skin.
• Example: "Tôi bị giằm đâm vào tay." (I got a splinter in my hand.)

Usage Instructions

1. Context: Use "giằm" when discussing injuries caused by sharp objects or when referring to something that has pierced into another surface.
2. Sentence Structure: You can use "giằm" in sentences where you describe an injury or an incident involving sharp objects.

Advanced Usage

• In a more figurative sense, "giằm" can also describe a situation where something is stuck or embedded, such as an idea or memory that is difficult to shake off.
• Example: "Ký ức đó cứ giằm trong đầu tôi." (That memory is stuck in my head.)

Word Variants

• Giằm giập: This is a related term that means to get stuck or jammed, often used in a different context, like machinery or other items.
• Giằm xương: Refers specifically to a splinter of bone, often used in medical contexts.

Different Meanings

While "giằm" primarily refers to splinters, depending on context, it can also imply being stuck or embedded in a broader sense.

Synonyms

• Đâm: To pierce or stab. This is a more general term and can refer to any sharp object piercing something.
• Bị kẹt: To be stuck; this is used in more general contexts beyond just sharp objects.

Example Sentences

1. Basic: "Tôi đã lấy cái giằm ra khỏi tay." (I took the splinter out of my hand.) 2.

Academic

1. Splinter
   • Bị giằm đâm vào tay
     To get a splinter into one's finger