đấm

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The Vietnamese word "đấm" is a verb that means to punch or to strike hard with the fist. It is commonly used in contexts related to fighting, sports, or expressing strong emotions.

Usage Instructions:

1. Basic Usage: "đấm" is typically used when describing the action of hitting someone or something with your fist.
2. Sentence Structure: You can use "đấm" in sentences to describe an action. For example: "Tôi đấm vào bóng" (I punch the ball).

Example Sentence:

• Basic: "Anh ấy đấm vào mặt đối thủ." (He punched his opponent in the face.)
• Casual: "Nếu bạn tức giận, đừng đấm ai cả!" (If you're angry, don't punch anyone!)

Advanced Usage:

• "Đấm" can also be used metaphorically to describe a strong action or impact, such as "đấm vào trái tim" (to hit the heart), meaning to emotionally affect someone deeply.

Word Variants:

• Đấm bốc: This means "boxing," referring to the sport where people punch each other with gloves.
• Đấm mạnh: This means "to punch hard," emphasizing the strength of the punch.

Different Meanings:

While "đấm" primarily refers to punching, in some contexts, it can imply a strong impact or force, not just limited to physical punching.

Synonyms:

• Đánh: This is a more general term that means "to hit" and can refer to various forms of striking, not just with the fist.
• Húc: This means "to ram" or "to crash into," which can also imply a strong impact but is used in different contexts.

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verb

1. to punch; to stricke hard with the fist