bật

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The Vietnamese word "bật" is a versatile verb that can have several meanings and uses depending on the context. Here’s a simple explanation for new learners:

Basic Meaning

1. To pluck or snap: "Bật" can mean to pluck something, especially strings or elastic materials. For example, "bật dây đàn" means "to pluck the strings" of a musical instrument.

Usage Instructions

• Use "bật" when you want to describe the action of quickly pulling or snapping something back, like a spring or a string.
• It can also be used to indicate a sudden action, like standing up quickly.

Examples

1. Bật dây đàn: To pluck the strings (of a musical instrument).
2. Bật dây cao su: To pluck an elastic, meaning the elastic snaps back.
3. Lò xo bật mạnh: The spring rebounded with force.
4. Ngồi bật dậy: To sit up suddenly.

Advanced Usage

• "Bật" can also be used metaphorically to describe things that come back to life or spring forth, such as:
  • Cây bật chồi: The tree is springing buds, indicating new growth.
  • Thúng bật cạp: The basket has burst its rim, meaning it is overflowing.

Word Variants

• "Bật" can also be used in different forms or combinations with other words to create phrases, such as:
  • Bật ra: To burst out (like laughter or emotions).
  • Bật mí: To reveal or disclose something.

Different Meanings

• In addition to the meanings related to plucking and rebounding, "bật" can imply sudden movements or actions, such as:
  • Bật nhảy: To jump or spring up.

Synonyms

• Some synonyms you might come across include:
  • Nhảy: To jump.
  • Nảy: To bounce or spring.

Academic

verb

1. To pluck
   • bật dây đàn
     to pluck the strings (of a musical instrument)
   • bật dây cao su
     to pluck an elastic
2. To recoil, to rebound
   • lò xo bật mạnh
     the spring rebounded with force
   • cuốc vào đất cứng, lưỡi cuốc bật trở lại
     under the impact with the hard ground, the hoe-blade recoiled
3. To spring, to burst
   • cây bật chồi
     the tree is springing buds, buds are bursting on the tree
   • thúng bật cạp
     the basket has burst its rim
   • ngồi bật dậy