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