thắp
Definition
Verb: 1. To light, to ignite: The action of applying a flame to something to make it start burning, typically for illumination, ceremony, or purpose. 2. To burn (as an offering): Specifically refers to burning incense, candles, or similar items, often in a ritual or ceremonial context.
Usage Examples
- To light:
- Tối rồi, con hãy thắp đèn lên. (It's dark, please light the lamp.)
- Cô ấy thắp một ngọn nến trên bàn ăn. (She lit a candle on the dining table.)
- To burn (as an offering):
- Mỗi sáng, bà tôi đều thắp hương trên bàn thờ. (Every morning, my grandmother burns incense on the altar.)
- Người dân đến đền thắp nến cầu nguyện. (People come to the temple to light candles and pray.)
Advanced Usage
- "thắp sáng": to illuminate, to light up (often used metaphorically).
- Ước mơ thắp sáng tương lai của cô ấy. (Dreams illuminate her future.)
- "thắp lên": to light up, to kindle (can refer to both literal fire and abstract concepts like hope).
- Câu chuyện của anh ấy thắp lên niềm hy vọng trong chúng tôi. (His story kindled hope within us.)
Variants and Related Words
- Châm (verb): to touch with a flame, to ignite. Often used interchangeably with "thắp" but can be more general (e.g., - to light a cigarette).
- Đốt (verb): to burn. Has a broader meaning, often implying consumption by fire (e.g., - to burn trash), not specifically for starting a light or ceremonial purpose.
- Thắp hương (compound verb): the specific act of burning incense sticks.
Synonyms
- Châm: to ignite, to light.
- Đốt: to burn.
- Khêu (less common): to poke (a fire), to stir (embers).
Related Phrases (Collocations)
- Thắp đèn: to light a lamp/light.
- Thắp nến: to light a candle.
- Thắp hương/nhang: to burn incense.
- Thắp đuốc: to light a torch.
- Thắp sáng căn phòng: to light up the room.
verb
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to light, to burn
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