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giam

Pronunciation Northern /zaːm˧˧/ Central /jaːm˧˥/ Southern /jaːm˧˧/
detain or imprison
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Verb
detain or imprison
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detain or imprison Politics & InstitutionsTheme

To keep someone in official custody or to lock them in a secure place such as a jail.

vi Họ giam anh ta để điều tra.

en They detained him for investigation.

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giam 㩜
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