chặt

verb

• To cut, to fell, to chop, to shatter
  • chặt cành cây: to cut a branch, to chop a branch off a tree
  • chặt tre chẻ lạt: to fell bamboos and make tape

adj

• Secure, close, tight
  • khoá chặt cửa: to lock the door securely
  • lạt mềm buộc chặt: flexible tape ties securely
  • thắt chặt tình bạn: to make friendship closer, to strengthen friendship