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hầm
/həm˧ˀ˧˨˧/
basement
Tôi đang ở trong hầm.
I'm in the basement.
general
An underground room or space, typically beneath a building, used for storage, utilities, or living space.
Hầm của nhà tôi rất rộng.
The basement of my house is very spacious.
In Vietnamese, 'hầm' can also refer to a cellar or underground storage area.
Engineering
technical
A pit or hollow area, often used in construction or mining.
Công nhân đang đào hầm cho dự án mới.
The workers are digging a pit for the new project.
In this context, 'hầm' refers to a man-made excavation.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Usage in Urban Contexts
'Hầm' is often used to describe basements in apartment buildings or houses, especially in cities.
Gold Rule
Avoid Confusion
Do not confuse 'hầm' with 'hầm mộ' (tomb) or 'hầm mỏ' (mine pit), as they have different contexts.
Word Origin
Derived from the Sino-Vietnamese word 'hầm' (坑), meaning 'pit' or 'cave'.
Usage Notes
In modern Vietnamese, 'hầm' is commonly used to refer to basements in urban areas. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a hidden or secret place.
Word Breakdown
hầm
pit or underground space
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