Definition

1. Verb: - To wet one's throat, to take a sip (of water or liquid): This verb describes the action of drinking a very small amount of a liquid, typically water, to moisten a dry mouth or throat. It implies a brief, light sip rather than a full drink.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Anh ấy dấp giọng một ngụm nước trước khi tiếp tục nói. (He took a sip of water to wet his throat before continuing to speak.)
  • Trời nóng, tôi chỉ cần dấp giọng cho đỡ khát. (It's hot; I just need a little sip to quench my thirst.)

Advanced Usage

• This word is considered somewhat literary or formal in modern Vietnamese. In everyday conversation, words like "nhấp" (to sip) or "uống một ngụm nhỏ" (to take a small drink) are more common.
• It is often used to describe a precise, delicate action, such as when someone is speaking for a long time, is nervous, or is tasting something.

Variants and Related Words

• Nhấp giọng: This is a direct variant with the same meaning and usage as "dấp giọng". The two are often used interchangeably, as indicated in the reference.
• Nhấp môi: To sip (touching the lips to the liquid). This can be used similarly but sometimes emphasizes the lip movement more than the throat.

Synonyms

• Nhấp: To sip.
• Uống một hớp nhỏ / một ngụm nhỏ: To take a small drink/swallow.

Related Idioms

• While there is no direct idiom with "dấp giọng", the action is conceptually related to phrases about preparation or brief relief, such as "lấy hơi" (to catch one's breath), which is used before an effort.

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