Definition

1. Verb:
   • To match up to; to be equal to; to be comparable to: This verb describes reaching a level of quality, standard, or achievement that is considered equivalent to another, often used in competitive or comparative contexts. It implies catching up to or attaining parity with a benchmark, which is typically something or someone esteemed or superior.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Chất lượng sản phẩm trong nước đã sánh kịp hàng nhập khẩu. (The quality of domestic products has now matched up to that of imported goods.)
  • Cô ấy học rất chăm chỉ để sánh kịp các bạn trong lớp. (She studies very hard to be equal to her classmates.)
  • Rất ít thành phố có thể sánh kịp sự sôi động của nơi này. (Few cities can be comparable to the vibrancy of this place.)

Advanced Usage

• This verb often carries a nuance of effort and achievement. It is frequently used in positive affirmations of progress or development, suggesting that a previous gap or shortfall has been overcome.

Variants and Related Words

• Sánh vai (v): To stand shoulder to shoulder with; to be on par with. This phrase often implies partnership or shared status.
  • Hai đội tuyển sánh vai vào chung kết. (The two teams stood shoulder to shoulder entering the finals.)

Synonyms

• Match: To be equal to in quality or strength.
• Equal: To be the same in quantity, value, or status.
• Rival: To compete with successfully; to be comparable to.
• Compare with: To be worthy of comparison.

Related Idioms

• While "sánh kịp" itself is commonly used as a standard verb phrase, it is conceptually related to expressions about achieving parity.
• Không thể sánh kịp: Cannot match up to; incomparable. This is a common negative construction.
  • Tài năng của anh ấy thật sự không thể sánh kịp. (His talent is truly incomparable.)