This is the 327th most frequent Vietnamese word.
nằm
"To lie" (as in to recline or be in a lying position).
In this sentence, 'nằm' indicates the position or state of being reclined or lying down.
Con mèo đang nằm trên ghế.
The cat is lying on the chair.
Here, 'nằm' is used metaphorically to describe the location of a place in relation to geographical features.
Ngôi làng nhỏ này nằm giữa hai ngọn đồi.
This small village lies between two hills.
In this example, 'nằm' describes the act of lying down as part of an activity.