Definition

1. Verb:
   • To form a mudra, to make a hand seal: "bắt ấn" refers to the ritualistic or meditative practice of forming specific symbolic gestures with the hands and fingers, often used in spiritual, religious, or martial arts contexts. It is synonymous with "bắt quyết."

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Vị pháp sư bắt ấn để triệu hồi linh hồn. (The sorcerer formed a mudra to summon a spirit.)
  • Trong khi thiền, anh ấy thường bắt ấn để tập trung tinh thần. (While meditating, he often makes hand seals to focus his mind.)
  • Động tác bắt ấn là một phần quan trọng của nghi lễ. (The act of forming mudras is an important part of the ritual.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is primarily used in specialized contexts related to esoteric practices, traditional spirituality, or certain performance arts. It is considered a formal and somewhat rare term ("ít dùng").

Variants and Related Words

• Bắt quyết (verb): This is the more commonly used synonym for "bắt ấn," with identical meaning.
• Ấn (noun): Can refer to the seal, stamp, or the specific hand gesture/mudra itself.
• Thủ ấn (noun): A term for "hand seal" or "mudra."

Synonyms

• Làm phép bằng tay: To perform magic with the hands.
• Kết ấn: To form a seal (less common).

Notes on Meaning

• The term specifically denotes the of forming the hand gesture. The gestures themselves are believed to channel energy, represent deities, or enact spiritual commands. It is not used for everyday hand gestures.

1. (ít dùng) như bắt quyết