This is the 800th most frequent Vietnamese word.
nhắm
The Vietnamese word "nhắm" can mean "to aim," "to close (eyes/mouth)," or "to intend," depending on context.
In this sentence, 'nhắm' is used to mean 'close', specifically referring to closing one's eyes.
Anh ta nhắm mắt để ngủ.
He closes his eyes to sleep.
In this case, 'nhắm' is used to indicate aiming at a target.
Cô ấy nhắm bia bằng súng.
She aims at the target with a gun.
Here, 'nhắm' conveys setting a goal or intention towards achieving something.