tập

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The Vietnamese word "tập" has a few different meanings and uses, depending on the context. Here’s a breakdown to help you understand it better:

Basic Meanings

1. As a noun:

   • Set: "Tập" can refer to a set of items or a collection. For example, a set of exercises or a series of books.
   • Section or booklet: It can also mean a booklet or a specific section within a larger book.

2. As a verb:

   • To drill/exercise oneself: "Tập" is often used to describe the action of practicing something repeatedly to improve skill, such as studying or training.
   • To try: It can also mean to attempt to do something.
   • To cultivate/accustom: "Tập" can refer to the process of getting used to something or developing a habit.

Usage Instructions

• When to use "tập" as a noun: Use it when referring to a collection of something, such as "tập sách" (booklet) or "tập bài tập" (exercise set).
• When to use "tập" as a verb: Use it when talking about practicing or trying something, like "tập thể dục" (to exercise) or "tập hát" (to practice singing).

Examples

• Noun:

  • Tôi có một tập sách mới. (I have a new booklet.)
  • Đây là tập bài tập của tôi. (This is my set of exercises.)

• Verb:

  • Tôi cần tập mỗi ngày để khỏe mạnh. (I need to exercise every day to be healthy.)
  • Chúng ta hãy tập nói tiếng Việt. (Let’s practice speaking Vietnamese.)

Advanced Usage

• In more advanced contexts, "tập" can be used in phrases like "tập trung" (to concentrate) or "tập quán" (custom/habit), where it conveys the idea of focusing on something or the habits one develops over time.

Word Variants

• Tập luyện: This means to train or practice consistently, often used in physical contexts, e.g., "tập luyện thể thao" (to train in sports).
• Tập hợp: This means to gather or collect, e.g., "tập hợp ý kiến" (to gather opinions).

Different Meanings

• Depending on the context, "tập" can also relate to gathering information or experiences, like in "tập hợp thông tin" (to gather information).

Synonyms

• Luyện: This means to train or practice, similar to "tập" when referring to skill development.
• Thực hành: This means to practice or apply something, often used interchangeably with "tập" in certain contexts.

Academic

noun

1. set section booklet volume

verb

1. to drill, to excercise oneself, to try to to cultivate, to accustom