thắp

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Vietnamese[edit]

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Verb[edit]

thắp (, , 𤏧, 𤐴, 𤒴)

  1. to light (a lamp, a torch, a candle, etc.) with fire
    thắp nếnto light a candle
  2. to burn (incense) at an altar or a grave
    thắp hương/nhangto burn incense
  3. (figurative, literary) to ignite (a metaphorical spark of passion, dream, hope, etc.)
    thắp sáng ước mơto give dreams a chance