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.
Collocations
găm giữ kỷ niệmgăm giữ tài liệugăm giữ bí mậtgăm giữ của cải
Synonyms
bảo quảnnắm giữ
Antonyms
buông bỏtừ bỏ
Related Words
giữ gìncất giữbảo tồn
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