đài thọ
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Definition
- Verb:
- To bear the cost / to pay for / to treat: To take financial responsibility for an expense, typically for a group, such as paying for a meal, event, or service on behalf of others. It implies hosting or sponsoring the cost.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Công ty sẽ đài thọ chi phí ăn ở cho nhân viên đi công tác. (The company will bear the cost of food and accommodation for employees on business trips.)
- Hôm nay tôi đài thọ bữa trưa này. (Today, I will treat everyone to this lunch.)
- Anh ấy đài thọ toàn bộ tiền vé xem phim. (He paid for all the movie tickets.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in formal or business contexts but is also common in social situations. It carries a connotation of generosity and taking on the role of a host.
Variants and Related Words
- Chi trả (v): to pay, to disburse. This is a more general term for payment without the specific connotation of hosting.
- Thanh toán (v): to settle a payment, to pay a bill.
- Đãi (v): to treat or host someone, often with food or drink. This is slightly less formal and focuses more on the act of entertaining.
Synonyms
- To cover the cost: To pay for an expense.
- To treat: To pay for something for someone else, especially a meal or entertainment.
- To sponsor: To provide funds for an event or activity.
- To foot the bill: (Idiomatic) To pay the bill.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Đài thọ toàn bộ: To bear the entire cost.
- Giám đốc đài thọ toàn bộ chuyến du lịch. (The director bore the entire cost of the trip.)
- While "đài thọ" itself is not typically part of a longer idiom, its usage is idiomatic in Vietnamese for assuming financial responsibility in a hospitable manner.