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Meaning
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fermented fish/shrimp paste
A traditional Vietnamese condiment made from salted and fermented fish or shrimp.
vi Mắm là một phần không thể thiếu trong bữa cơm gia đình Việt.
en Fermented fish or shrimp paste is an indispensable part of Vietnamese family meals.
girl
An informal or familiar term used to refer to a girl or a young woman.
vi Này mắm, đi đâu mà vội vàng thế?
en Hey girl, where are you going in such a hurry?
tighten
To press the lips tightly together, usually when straining hard or when angry.
vi Cậu bé mắm môi, cố kéo chiếc thùng nặng lên bậc thềm.
en The boy pressed his lips tight and tried to pull the heavy box up the step.
Avicennia
A type of plant or tree belonging to the genus known as Avicennia.
vi Cây mắm thường mọc rất nhiều ở các vùng rừng ngập mặn.
en Avicennia trees often grow abundantly in mangrove forests.