nâng
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Definition
- Verb:
- To lift; to raise: To move something to a higher position, often by supporting it from below with one's hands or an object.
- To elevate; to hold up: To support something, preventing it from falling or sinking.
- To boost; to promote: To help improve the level, status, or condition of someone or something.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Cô ấy nâng hộp hàng lên bàn. (She lifted the box onto the table.)
- Vận động viên nâng tạ rất nặng. (The athlete lifts very heavy weights.)
- Anh ấy dùng gối để nâng cao đầu. (He used a pillow to raise his head higher.)
- Giáo viên luôn cố gắng nâng cao trình độ học sinh. (The teacher always tries to boost the students' level.)
Advanced Usage
- "nâng đỡ": to support, to assist (often emotionally or morally).
- Gia đình luôn nâng đỡ anh ấy trong khó khăn. (His family always supports him in difficult times.)
- "nâng cấp": to upgrade (a system, device, or facility).
- Công ty sẽ nâng cấp phần mềm vào tuần tới. (The company will upgrade the software next week.)
- "nâng niu": to cherish, to hold dear and treat with great care.
- Bà nâng niu kỷ vật của chồng. (She cherishes her husband's memento.)
Variants and Related Words
- Nâng lên (v): to lift up, to raise up.
- Hãy nâng lên một chút. (Please lift it up a little.)
- Nâng cao (v): to elevate, to heighten, to improve.
- Khóa học này nhằm nâng cao kỹ năng giao tiếp. (This course aims to improve communication skills.)
Synonyms
- Lift: to move something upwards.
- Raise: to move to a higher position.
- Elevate: to lift up or to raise in status.
- Hoist: to raise something heavy, often with mechanical help.
Related Idioms
- Nâng như nâng trứng, hứng như hứng hoa: To handle with extreme, meticulous care (like holding an egg, catching a flower).
- Mẹ chăm sóc đứa bé nâng như nâng trứng, hứng như hứng hoa. (The mother cares for the baby with extreme tenderness.)
- Chị ngã em nâng: (Literal: When the older sister falls, the younger sister lifts her up.) Meaning sisters should support and help each other; symbolizes mutual support and solidarity.
- Tình chị em là chị ngã em nâng. (The bond between sisters is one of mutual support.)