hớp

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The Vietnamese word "hớp" is a verb that means "to sip." It refers to taking a small drink or a small amount of liquid into your mouth, usually from a cup or glass.

Usage Instructions:

• You use "hớp" when you want to describe the action of drinking something in a gentle or delicate manner, rather than gulping it down quickly.
• It is often used with drinks like tea, coffee, or soup.

Example:

• "Tôi hớp một hớp trà." (I sip a sip of tea.)
• In this sentence, "hớp" indicates that the person is taking a small amount of tea into their mouth, enjoying it slowly.

Advanced Usage:

• "Hớp" can also be used to describe enjoying the flavor of a drink. For example:
  • "Hớp từng hớp cà phê, tôi cảm nhận được hương vị đặc trưng." (Sipping my coffee, I can taste the unique flavor.)
• In this context, it emphasizes the enjoyment and savoring of the drink.

Word Variants:

• "Hớp" can be combined with other words to form phrases:
  • "Hớp nước" (sip water)
  • "Hớp rượu" (sip wine)

Different Meanings:

While "hớp" primarily means "to sip," it can also imply a sense of savoring or enjoying a drink. However, it does not have many distinct meanings in other contexts.

Synonyms:

• "Uống" (to drink) is a more general term that can mean to drink in any manner, not just sipping.
• "Nhâm nhi" can also mean to sip slowly, often used for enjoying drinks or food over time.

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verb

1. to sip
   • má»™t há»›p
     a sip