sụm

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The Vietnamese word "sụm" is a verb that means "to collapse" or "to fall over." It is often used to describe something that has suddenly fallen down, usually in a dramatic or unexpected way.

Basic Usage

• Meaning: When you say something "sụm," it means it has lost its stability and has fallen down completely.
• Example:
  • "Cái cây lớn sụm xuống đất." (The big tree collapsed onto the ground.)

Advanced Usage

In a more figurative sense, "sụm" can also describe situations where something fails dramatically, such as a plan or an organization. For instance: - "Dự án đó đã sụm sau khi thiếu kinh phí." (That project collapsed after it lacked funding.)

Word Variants

• Sụm sịch: This is a colloquial variant meaning to collapse in a more exaggerated or humorous way, often used in informal conversations.
• Sụm xuống: This phrase can be used to emphasize the falling action, literally translating to "fall down."

Different Meanings

Besides the primary meaning of "to collapse," "sụm" can also imply: - A sudden failure (e.g., a business or relationship). - A feeling of being overwhelmed or crushed by an emotional burden.

Synonyms

• Đổ: This means "to fall" or "to topple," often used for objects that fall over.
• Ngã: This means "to fall" or "to stumble," typically referring to people losing their balance.

Summary

Understanding "sụm" can help you describe situations where things or plans go wrong unexpectedly.

Academic

verb

1. to collapse, to fall over