Definition

1. Adjective phrase:

   • On a par with; equal to in standard or level: Describes a state of being equivalent in quality, status, value, or development to another person, thing, or benchmark.
   • At the level of; commensurate with: Indicates alignment with a certain standard, era, or expected measure.

2. Adverb phrase:

   • On an equal footing: Functions to modify a verb, describing an action performed to achieve or maintain equivalence with a standard.

Usage Examples

• Adjective phrase:
  • Chất lượng sản phẩm này ngang tầm với các thương hiệu quốc tế. (The quality of this product is on a par with international brands.)
  • Đó là một công trình kiến trúc ngang tầm thời đại. (That is an architectural work commensurate with the age.)
• Adverb phrase:
  • Chúng ta phải phát triển ngang tầm khu vực. (We must develop to be on an equal footing with the region.)

Advanced Usage

• Used in formal, evaluative contexts to compare and assess standards in fields like technology, education, sports, or culture.
• Often precedes preposition "với" (with) when specifying the object of comparison.

Variants and Related Words

• Tương xứng (adj): commensurate, proportionate.
  • Phần thưởng phải tương xứng với công sức. (The reward must be commensurate with the effort.)
• Sánh ngang (v): to rival, to compare equally with.
  • Anh ấy có thể sánh ngang với các chuyên gia. (He can rival the experts.)

Synonyms

• On par with: equal in standard or value.
• Compatible with: able to exist or be used with something else without conflict.
• Up to the standard of: meeting the required level.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Ngang tầm cỡ: of equal caliber or stature.
  • Hai đối thủ ngang tầm cỡ. (The two opponents are of equal caliber.)
• Ngang tầm mắt: at eye level.
  • Đặt bức tranh ngang tầm mắt. (Hang the picture at eye level.)

1. Keep pace with
   • Ngang tầm thời đại
     To keep pace with the age