khơi lại
Definition
- Verb:
- To revive, to rekindle, to reactivate: "khơi lại" means to cause something that has faded, stopped, or been forgotten to become active, lively, or to exist again. It often refers to emotions, memories, discussions, or activities.
Usage
- The verb "khơi lại" is used to describe the action of bringing something back from a state of inactivity or dormancy.
- It is typically followed by a direct object, which is the thing being revived (e.g., a memory, a fire, a conflict, a tradition).
- It conveys a sense of deliberate action to restart or reawaken something.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Câu chuyện đó đã khơi lại ký ức buồn trong lòng tôi. (That story rekindled sad memories in my heart.)
- Chúng tôi không muốn khơi lại cuộc tranh cãi cũ. (We do not want to revive the old argument.)
- Lễ hội này nhằm khơi lại những truyền thống văn hóa đã bị lãng quên. (This festival aims to revive forgotten cultural traditions.)
Advanced Usage
- "khơi lại ngọn lửa": to rekindle the flame (literal or figurative).
- Anh ấy cố gắng khơi lại ngọn lửa đam mê cho công việc. (He tries to rekindle the flame of passion for the work.)
- "khơi lại vết thương lòng": to reopen an old wound (emotional).
- Đừng khơi lại vết thương lòng của cô ấy. (Don't reopen her old emotional wounds.)
Variants and Related Words
- Khơi (verb): to start, to initiate, to dredge (e.g., - to trigger, - to dredge/clear).
- Lại (particle/verb): again, back, return. When combined with "khơi", it emphasizes the "again" or "back" aspect.
- Hồi sinh (verb): to resurrect, to bring back to life. (A stronger synonym, often for life or major movements).
- Đánh thức (verb): to awaken. (Focuses more on waking something/someone up from sleep or inactivity).
Synonyms
- Làm sống lại: to bring back to life, to revive.
- Phục hồi: to restore, to recover.
- Kích hoạt lại: to reactivate.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
- Khơi mào lại: to re-trigger, to re-ignite (a process, often negative like a conflict).
- Bài báo đó có nguy cơ khơi mào lại làn sóng chỉ trích. (That article risks re-igniting a wave of criticism.)
Related Idioms
- Khơi lại chuyện cũ: to bring up old matters (often with a negative connotation of stirring up trouble).
- Anh đừng có khơi lại chuyện cũ nữa. (Don't you bring up old matters again.)