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Meaning
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hold
To hold something firmly in the hand or to grip it.
vi Đứa bé nắm chặt tay mẹ khi đi qua đường.
en The baby held his mother's hand firmly when crossing the street.
To grasp an opportunity or power, or to seize control.
vi Bạn nên nắm lấy cơ hội tốt này để phát triển sự nghiệp.
en You should seize this good opportunity to develop your career.
handful
A word used to count a handful or fistful of something.
vi Bà tôi cho một nắm muối vào nồi canh.
en My grandmother put a handful of salt into the soup pot.