tấu

Definition

Verb:
- To perform (music): To play a musical instrument or present a piece of music for an audience.
- To perform (a satirical piece): To perform a humorous or satirical monologue, often combining speech with gestures and movements to critique social issues.
- (Archaic) To memorialize; to present a petition: To formally address or submit a written report or request to a monarch or high authority.
Noun:
- (Archaic) A memorial; a petition: A formal written document presented to a king or emperor.
- A satirical performance: The piece or act performed in the style described above.

Usage Examples

Verb:
- Nghệ sĩ tấu một bản nhạc buồn. (The artist performed a sad piece of music.)
- Anh ấy tấu một bài rất hài hước về thói quan liêu. (He performed a very humorous piece about bureaucracy.)
- Quan đại thần tấu lên vua mọi việc trong triều. (The high official memorialized the king about all court matters.)
Noun:
- Nhà vua xem xét tờ tấu. (The king considered the memorial.)
- Tiết mục tấu này rất sâu sắc. (This satirical performance is very profound.)

Advanced Usage

The verb "tấu" in its modern usage is primarily associated with artistic performance, especially in traditional or formal contexts. The archaic meaning related to addressing royalty is now found only in historical or literary works.

Variants and Related Words

Tâu (v): To address (a superior). This is the more common, modern word for respectfully reporting or speaking to someone of higher status, though not exclusively to royalty.
- Thưa tấu is an archaic phrase meaning "to report respectfully."
Trình tấu (v): To perform (music).
Diễn tấu (v): To perform, to play (an instrument).

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