Definition

1. Verb:
   • To reinforce / To add strength: To provide additional energy, support, or power to someone or something, especially when they are tired or in a difficult situation.
   • To relay: In sports, specifically to pass a baton or the role of moving forward to the next team member in a relay race.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Các cổ động viên hò reo để tiếp sức cho đội nhà. (The fans cheered to reinforce the home team.)
  • Tôi uống cà phê để tiếp sức cho buổi làm việc buổi chiều. (I drink coffee to add strength for the afternoon work session.)
  • Vận động viên thứ nhất chuẩn bị tiếp sức cho đồng đội. (The first athlete prepares to relay to their teammate.)

Advanced Usage

• "chạy tiếp sức": This is the standard term for a relay race in athletics.
  • Anh ấy tham gia thi chạy tiếp sức 4x100m. (He competed in the 4x100m relay race.)

Variants and Related Words

• Tiếp (v): to receive, to continue, to follow. This is the root verb meaning "to continue" or "to connect."
• Sức (n): strength, power, energy.
• Sự tiếp sức (n): the act of reinforcing or providing support.

Synonyms

• To support: To give assistance or encouragement.
• To boost: To help increase or improve.
• To relieve: To take over a duty, providing a rest for someone (similar to the relay concept).

Related Idioms

• "Tiếp thêm sức mạnh": A common phrase meaning "to give/add more strength/power." It is a more explicit variant of "tiếp sức."
  • Lời động viên của cô ấy tiếp thêm sức mạnh cho tôi. (Her encouragement gave me more strength.)