cất cánh

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The Vietnamese word "cất cánh" means "to take off," specifically in the context of an airplane. It describes the moment when an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to ascend into the sky.

Usage Instructions:

• "Cất cánh" is primarily used for airplanes but can also be used metaphorically in some contexts, such as when discussing projects or ideas "taking off."
• You can use it in both formal and informal conversations when talking about flights.

Example:

• Sentence: "Máy bay sẽ cất cánh lúc 3 giờ chiều." Translation: "The airplane will take off at 3 PM."

Advanced Usage:

In a more advanced context, you might use "cất cánh" when discussing flight schedules or aviation topics. For example: - Sentence: "Sau khi hoàn tất kiểm tra an toàn, máy bay đã sẵn sàng để cất cánh."
Translation: "After completing the safety checks, the airplane was ready to take off."

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "cất cánh," but you might encounter related phrases such as:
  • "hạ cánh" (to land) – which refers to the opposite action of landing after a flight.

Different Meanings:

While "cất cánh" primarily refers to airplanes taking off, it can also be used metaphorically: - To describe a project or business idea that is starting to succeed or gain momentum. - Example: "Dự án này đã cất cánh sau khi nhận được đầu tư."
Translation: "This project took off after receiving funding."

Synonyms:

• "Khởi hành" - meaning "to depart," which can be used in a broader sense, not just for airplanes.
• "Bay lên" - meaning "to fly up," which is more descriptive of the action of flying but less commonly used specifically for the takeoff of airplanes.

Academic

1. To take off (máy bay)