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ẵm

Pronunciation Northern /aʔam˧˥/ Central /am˧˩˨/ Southern /am˨˩˦/
hold infant
2 senses
Verb
hold infant
Details
2 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to hold an infant Core ActionsTheme

To carry or hold a very young baby gently in one's arms for comfort or transport.

vi Người mẹ đang ẵm đứa trẻ trên tay.

en The mother is holding the infant in her arms.

Sense 2 Verb
to hold gently

To cradle or carry an object or creature with care and tenderness using one's arms.

vi Cô ấy ẵm chú mèo nhỏ một cách nhẹ nhàng.

en She cradles the small cat gently.

Form
Chinese characters / chữ Nôm / syllables
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ẵm
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