găm giữ
/ɡaːm˧˥ ʑɨ˧˨ˀ/ (Vietnamese IPA)
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To hold onto tightly, to preserve, or to keep something firmly to prevent loss or change
Cô ấy găm giữ những bức ảnh cũ từ thời thơ ấu.
She holds onto old photographs from her childhood.
Etymology
"Găm" is derived from Old Viet meaning "to grip tightly," and "giữ" means "to keep." The compound phrase formed in Middle Vietnamese to emphasize firm holding or preservation.
Memory Aid
Think of "găm" sounding like "grip" to remember it means holding tightly, with "giữ" adding the meaning of keeping.
Quick answers
What does găm giữ mean?
găm giữ means: To hold onto tightly, to preserve, or to keep something firmly to prevent loss or change
How do you pronounce găm giữ?
găm giữ: /ɡaːm˧˥ ʑɨ˧˨ˀ/ (Vietnamese IPA)
How is găm giữ used in a sentence?
Cô ấy găm giữ những bức ảnh cũ từ thời thơ ấu.