ca hát
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Definition
- Verb:
- To sing: The general action of producing musical sounds with the voice, often following a melody and rhythm. It encompasses the act of singing as a whole.
- To engage in singing: To perform or participate in the activity of singing, whether professionally, as a hobby, or in a casual setting.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Cô ấy rất thích ca hát. (She really likes to sing.)
- Họ thường ca hát những bài hát dân ca. (They often sing folk songs.)
- Tôi nghe thấy tiếng ca hát từ trong phòng. (I hear the sound of singing from inside the room.)
Advanced Usage
"mải mê ca hát": to be engrossed in singing, to sing with great passion and absorption.
- Cậu bé mải mê ca hát mà quên cả giờ cơm. (The boy was so engrossed in singing that he forgot mealtime.)
"tài năng ca hát": singing talent.
- Cô ấy được công nhận nhờ tài năng ca hát thiên bẩm. (She is recognized for her innate singing talent.)
Variants and Related Words
- Ca (v): A more literary or formal synonym for "to sing," often used in compound words or specific contexts (e.g., - to praise, - song).
- Hát (v): The most common and direct word for "to sing." is a compound that combines these two near-synonyms for a general meaning.
- Bài hát (n): Song.
- Ca sĩ (n): Singer.
- Giọng hát (n): Singing voice.
Synonyms
- Hát (v): To sing (the most common direct synonym).
- Xướng (v): To chant, to intone (often used in formal or ceremonial contexts).
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
- Ca hát múa may: To sing and dance (often used to describe lively, enthusiastic, or informal performance).
- Bọn trẻ ca hát múa may suốt cả buổi tiệc. (The children sang and danced throughout the whole party.)
Related Idioms
- "Vui như *ca hát"*: As happy as singing; to be very joyful and cheerful.
- Sau khi nhận tin vui, cô ấy vui như ca hát. (After receiving the good news, she was as happy as a lark [lit. as happy as singing].)
- Singing (nói khái quát)