lĩnh
Definition
Verb:
- To receive, to collect: The primary meaning of "lĩnh" is to formally take or collect something that is due, allocated, or provided, often from an authority or institution.
- To assume (responsibility): To take on a duty, task, or responsibility.
Noun (archaic/less common):
- A type of silk: A glossy fabric woven from silk, traditionally used for making garments like women's trousers.
Usage Examples
Verb:
- Nhân viên đến ngân hàng để lĩnh tiền. (The employee goes to the bank to collect money.)
- Cô ấy lĩnh nhiệm vụ mới với sự tự tin. (She assumed the new task with confidence.)
- Hàng tháng, ông ấy lĩnh lương hưu. (Every month, he collects his pension.)
Noun:
- Chiếc quần may bằng lĩnh rất đẹp. (The trousers made of silk fabric are very beautiful.)
Advanced Usage
"lĩnh hội": to comprehend, to assimilate (knowledge).
- Sinh viên cần lĩnh hội kiến thức từ bài giảng. (Students need to assimilate knowledge from the lecture.)
"lĩnh xướng": to lead the singing, to intone.
- Ca trưởng lĩnh xướng bài hát. (The choir leader intoned the song.)
Variants and Related Words
Lãnh: An alternative, more common spelling for the verb "to receive/collect." The meanings are identical.
- Anh ấy đi lãnh thư. (He goes to collect the mail.)
Lĩnh canh (v): to receive land for cultivation.
- Lĩnh thưởng (v): to receive a reward or prize.
Synonyms
- Receive: to be given or presented with something.
- Collect: to go and get something, especially from a designated place.
- Assume: to undertake a role or responsibility.
Related Idioms
Lĩnh nợ: to take on debt, often implying an unwanted burden.
- Công ty mới thành lập đã phải lĩnh nợ. (The newly established company had to take on debt.)
Lĩnh đạn: (literally: to receive bullets) to bear the brunt, to face criticism or attack.
- Giám đốc phải lĩnh đạn thay cho cả đội. (The director had to bear the brunt on behalf of the whole team.)