뜻
Switching on the illumination.
문화적 배경
In the South, 'mở' is the universal verb for 'on'. You'll hear 'mở máy lạnh', 'mở tivi', and even 'mở radio'. It's a key marker of Southern dialect. Northerners often prefer 'bật' for things with a switch. 'Bật đèn' sounds more 'Hanoi' than 'mở đèn', though both are understood. During the first days of Tet (Lunar New Year), many families keep their lights on ('mở đèn') all night to welcome ancestors and ensure a 'bright' year ahead. In older rural contexts, 'mở đèn' might still refer to kerosene lamps, though this is becoming rare with total electrification.
Sound like a Local
If you are in Saigon, always use 'mở'. If you are in Hanoi, use 'bật'. It's the easiest way to blend in!
Don't use 'Đóng'
Never say 'đóng đèn' for turning off. Use 'tắt đèn'. 'Đóng' is only for doors, windows, or boxes.
뜻
Switching on the illumination.
Sound like a Local
If you are in Saigon, always use 'mở'. If you are in Hanoi, use 'bật'. It's the easiest way to blend in!
Don't use 'Đóng'
Never say 'đóng đèn' for turning off. Use 'tắt đèn'. 'Đóng' is only for doors, windows, or boxes.
Politeness
When asking someone to turn on the light, adding 'giúp' (help) or 'nha' (softener) makes you sound much friendlier.
셀프 테스트
Choose the most natural way to ask someone to turn on the light in a Southern Vietnamese home.
Trời tối quá, bạn ______ giúp tôi với.
'Mở đèn' is the standard collocation for turning on the light.
Fill in the missing word to complete the command.
Mở đèn ______ đi!
'Lên' is often added after 'mở đèn' to indicate the activation of the light.
Complete the dialogue between two roommates.
A: Tao đi ngủ đây. B: Ừ, nhớ ______ trước khi ngủ nha.
The context is going to sleep, so you should 'tắt đèn' (turn off the light). This tests the antonym.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are entering a dark room and can't see anything.
You need light to see in a dark room.
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시각 학습 자료
Things you can 'Mở' in Vietnamese
Electronics
- • Đèn (Light)
- • TV
- • Quạt (Fan)
- • Máy lạnh (AC)
Physical
- • Cửa (Door)
- • Sách (Book)
- • Hộp (Box)
Flows
- • Nước (Water)
- • Nhạc (Music)
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Trời tối quá, bạn ______ giúp tôi với.
'Mở đèn' is the standard collocation for turning on the light.
Mở đèn ______ đi!
'Lên' is often added after 'mở đèn' to indicate the activation of the light.
A: Tao đi ngủ đây. B: Ừ, nhớ ______ trước khi ngủ nha.
The context is going to sleep, so you should 'tắt đèn' (turn off the light). This tests the antonym.
Situation: You are entering a dark room and can't see anything.
You need light to see in a dark room.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes! 'Mở máy tính' is very common for turning on a computer.
It's a bit casual. In a formal report, use 'vận hành hệ thống chiếu sáng' or simply 'bật đèn'.
The opposite is 'tắt đèn'.
It's a linguistic habit where 'mở' represents the opening of a flow of energy or information.
No, that sounds unnatural. Always use 'mở đèn'.
Yes, it is understood, but 'bật đèn' is much more frequent there.
You say 'mở đèn pin'.
Not really, but 'lên đèn' can mean the start of nightlife or a party.
Yes! 'Mở nước' means to turn on the water.
Yes, the literal meaning is 'to open'.
관련 표현
Tắt đèn
contrastTo turn off the light
Bật đèn
synonymTo switch on the light
Thắp sáng
similarTo illuminate / light up
Cúp điện
relatedPower cut / blackout
Mở cửa
builds onTo open the door
Lên đèn
specialized formTo light up (city/party)
