thắp bút

Một học sinh đeo thắp bút lên bút chì sau khi vẽ xong.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Pen cap / Brush cap: A protective cover placed over the tip of a writing instrument (such as a fountain pen, ballpoint pen, or brush) to prevent the tip from drying out, leaking, or being damaged, and to protect other objects from ink stains.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Đừng quên đậy thắp bút lại khi không sử dụng. (Don't forget to put the pen cap back on when not in use.)
  • Thắp bút của cây bút máy này bị mất. (The cap of this fountain pen is lost.)
  • Họa sĩ cẩn thận đậy thắp bút cho những cây cọ lông. (The painter carefully puts the brush cap on the hair brushes.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is somewhat archaic or specialized in modern Vietnamese, more commonly used for traditional writing brushes or fountain pens. For modern ballpoint pens, "nắp bút" is more frequent.

Variants and Related Words

• Nắp bút (n): Pen cap. A more common modern synonym.
• Nắp đậy bút (n): Pen cover.

Synonyms

• Pen cap: A cover for a pen.
• Brush cap: A cover for a brush tip.

Notes on Usage

• "Thắp bút" specifically refers to the cap that . It is not used for the rear cap of a two-piece pen.
• The word is derived from "thắp" (to put a lid/cap on) and "bút" (pen/brush).