thắp sáng
Definition
- Verb:
- To light up / to illuminate: The primary meaning of "thắp sáng" is to cause something to become bright or visible by providing light, often by igniting a lamp, candle, or other light source.
- To turn on (a light): It commonly refers to the action of activating an electric light or lamp to produce illumination.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Cô ấy thắp sáng ngọn nến. (She lights up the candle.)
- Chúng tôi thắp sáng căn phòng bằng đèn LED. (We illuminate the room with LED lights.)
- Anh ấy thắp sáng đèn đường khi trời tối. (He turns on the street lights when it gets dark.)
Advanced Usage
- Figurative Use: "Thắp sáng" can be used metaphorically to mean to enlighten, inspire, or bring hope.
- Câu chuyện của cô ấy đã thắp sáng hy vọng cho nhiều người. (Her story lit a hope for many people.)
Variants and Related Words
Thắp (v): to light, to kindle (often used for candles, incense, or small flames).
- Thắp hương (to light incense sticks).
Sáng (adj): bright, light.
- Chiếu sáng (v): to shine light on, to light (often for broader or technical illumination).
- Đèn chiếu sáng sân khấu. (The lights illuminate the stage.)
Synonyms
- Illuminate: to light up.
- Light up: to make bright.
- Switch on/Turn on: to activate an electric light.
Related Idioms
- Thắp sáng tương lai: to light up/brighten the future (a common metaphorical phrase).
- Giáo dục thắp sáng tương lai của trẻ em. (Education lights up children's future.)