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ham

Pronunciation Northern /haːm˧˧/ Central /haːm˧˥/ Southern /haːm˧˧/
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greedy
Adjective
greedy
2 senses
Meaning
2 senses
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Sense 1 Adjective
greedy Appearance & PersonalityTheme

Having an excessive desire to acquire many things for oneself.

vi Đừng quá ham tiền bạc mà quên đi sức khỏe.

en Don't be too greedy for money and forget your health.

Sense 2 Adjective
eager

Showing a great deal of enthusiasm and eagerness to do something.

vi Cậu ấy rất ham học hỏi.

en He is very eager to learn.

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ham 歆
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ham muốn / ham thích / ham chuộng / ham mê …
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