thích
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
Verb:
- To like, to be fond of: To have a positive feeling or preference towards someone or something; to find something agreeable or pleasing.
- To nudge, to poke: To push or prod someone or something gently, typically with a pointed object or a body part like an elbow or knee.
- To tattoo, to engrave: To puncture the skin with a needle to insert ink, creating a permanent design; or to inscribe a mark onto a surface.
Noun (rare, specialized):
- Buddhist title: An honorific title for a Buddhist monk or nun.
- Maple tree (botany): A type of tree (from the Vietnamese-French dictionary reference).
Usage Examples
- Verb (to like):
- Tôi thích cà phê vào buổi sáng. (I like coffee in the morning.)
- Cô ấy thích đọc sách. (She likes to read books.)
- Verb (to nudge):
- Anh ấy thích khuỷu tay vào tôi để gây chú ý. (He nudged his elbow into me to get my attention.)
- Verb (to tattoo):
- Người đó muốn thích một hình xăm lên cánh tay. (That person wants to tattoo a design on their arm.)
Advanced Usage
- The verb "thích" is extremely common in everyday speech to express personal preferences, ranging from mild interest to strong fondness. It is less formal than "yêu" (to love).
- In its meaning of "to nudge," it often implies a discreet or secretive action to signal someone.
Variants and Related Words
- Ưa thích (v): to prefer, to favor. ( / I prefer the color blue.)
- Thích thú (adj): delighted, amused. ( / The child seemed very delighted.)
- Thích hợp (adj): suitable, appropriate. ( / This is a suitable time.)
Synonyms
- To like: ưa, chuộng.
- To nudge: thúc, chọt.
- To tattoo: xăm.
Related Idioms
- Thích ý: to be pleased, to be satisfied with how things are.
- Mọi việc diễn ra đúng thích ý. (Everything went according to his/her liking.)
- Vừa ý thích: to suit one's taste.
- Căn nhà này vừa ý thích của tôi. (This house suits my taste.)
verb
- to nudge to like, to be fond of to tattoo, to engrave