giảm

/ɟiəm˧˦/
verbBeginner
general

To reduce, decrease, or lower something in quantity, amount, or intensity

Giảm giá 50% cho tất cả sản phẩm trong tuần này.

50% off all products this week.

Bác sĩ khuyên tôi giảm lượng đường trong chế độ ăn uống.

The doctor advised me to reduce the amount of sugar in my diet.

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Commonly used in everyday contexts to describe reduction in price, quantity, or intensity.

general

To diminish or lessen the severity of something

Cách này giúp giảm đau đầu nhanh chóng.

This method helps to quickly reduce headaches.

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Often used in medical or health-related contexts.

Collocations

giảm giádiscountgiảm bớtreducegiảm thiểuminimize

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

giảm giáphrase
discount
giảm bớtphrase
reduce
giảm thiểuphrase
minimize

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'Giảm' is often used with specific nouns to form common phrases like 'giảm giá' (discount) or 'giảm bớt' (reduce).

Gold Rule

Context Matters

The meaning of 'giảm' can vary slightly depending on the context, so pay attention to the accompanying words.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Sino-Vietnamese word '減' (giảm), meaning 'to reduce' or 'to decrease'.

📝Usage Notes

The verb 'giảm' is versatile and can be used in various contexts, from everyday life to technical fields. It is often paired with specific nouns to form common collocations.

Word Breakdown

giảm
to reduce or decrease
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