tẩm

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The Vietnamese word "tẩm" is a verb that means "to soak." It refers to the action of immersing something in a liquid, allowing it to absorb the liquid or become saturated. This term is often used in cooking, cleaning, or when discussing how materials can be treated with liquids.

Usage Instructions:

• Basic Usage: You can use "tẩm" when talking about soaking food in a marinade, soaking clothes in water, or any situation where an item is immersed in a liquid.
• Sentence Structure: "tẩm" is typically followed by the object that is being soaked and the liquid it is soaked in.

Examples:

1. In Cooking:
   • "Tôi sẽ tẩm thịt trong nước mắm." (I will soak the meat in fish sauce.)
2. In Cleaning:
   • "Cô ấy tẩm áo trong nước xà phòng." (She is soaking the shirt in soapy water.)

Advanced Usage:

• "Tẩm" can also be used metaphorically, for example, when discussing how a person might be "soaked" in knowledge or emotions.
  • Example: "Anh ấy tẩm mình trong sách vở." (He is soaking himself in books, meaning he is deeply engrossed in studying.)

Word Variants:

• Tẩm ướt: This phrase means "to soak wet" or "to be soaked." It emphasizes the state of being wet after soaking.
• Tẩm bột: This phrase means "to coat with flour," which involves soaking or covering food in flour before cooking.

Different Meanings:

While "tẩm" primarily means "to soak," it can also imply the idea of being deeply involved or immersed in something, such as activities or feelings.

Synonyms:

• Ngâm: This is another verb that also means "to soak," but it is more commonly used in the context of soaking ingredients in water or liquids for cooking.
  • Example: "Ngâm gạo trước khi nấu." (Soak the rice before cooking.)
• Nhúng: This means "to dip" and can be used in similar contexts, especially when referring to quickly immersing something in liquid.

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verb

1. to soak