ca tụng

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The Vietnamese word "ca tụng" is a verb that means "to glorify" or "to extol." It is used when you want to praise or compliment someone or something for their achievements or qualities.

Usage Instructions:

• "Ca tụng" is often used in contexts where you are expressing admiration or high regard for someone's actions or accomplishments.
• It can be used in both formal and informal situations, depending on the context.

Examples:

1. Basic Example:

   • "Chúng ta nên ca tụng những người đã hy sinh vì tổ quốc."
   • (We should glorify those who sacrificed for the country.)

2. In Context:

   • "Báo chí đã ca tụng thành công của đội tuyển bóng đá."
   • (The press has extolled the success of the football team.)

Advanced Usage:

• "Ca tụng" can also be used in a poetic or rhetorical context, where it highlights the beauty or significance of something beyond just a simple compliment.
• For instance: "Nhà thơ ca tụng vẻ đẹp của thiên nhiên trong tác phẩm của mình."
  • (The poet glorifies the beauty of nature in his work.)

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "ca tụng," but related terms include:
  • "tán dương" (to praise) – which can be used interchangeably in some contexts.
  • "khen ngợi" (to commend) – also a synonym that conveys a similar meaning.

Different Meanings:

• While "ca tụng" primarily means to praise or glorify, it can also imply exaggeration or embellishment in certain contexts, particularly if the praise seems overly enthusiastic or unwarranted.

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verb

1. To glorify, to extol
   • ca tụng chiến công
     to glorify a feat of arms
2. to land; to compliment; to praise