tầm
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Meaning
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about
A word used to indicate an approximate number, amount, or period of time.
vi Buổi họp kéo dài tầm hai giờ.
en The meeting lasted about two hours.
range
The distance or extent of reach and scope that something can effectively cover.
vi Chiếc đèn pin này có tầm chiếu sáng xa.
en This flashlight has a long lighting range.
level
The specific level, degree, or status of a person or a particular thing.
vi Anh ấy là người có tầm trong lĩnh vực giáo dục.
en He is a person of stature in the field of education.
tầm (old unit of length)
A specific unit used to measure length in ancient times before modern standards.
vi Ngày xưa, người ta dùng tầm để đo chiều dài.
en In the past, people used tầm to measure length.