Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

khai sáng

[xaːj˧˧ saːŋ˧˦]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to open one's mind, to enlighten

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

mở rộng tâm trí, soi sáng

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Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

phong trào khai sángthe Enlightenment

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Sources & notes

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to establish a great career or heritage

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thiết lập sự nghiệp hoặc di sản vĩ đại

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Lý Công Uẩn là người khai sáng cơ nghiệp nhà LýLý Công Uẩn is the one who established the heritage of the Lý dynansty

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What does “khai sáng” mean?

(verb) to open one's mind, to enlighten

Is “khai sáng” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

What is the closest equivalent?

“open one's mind” (English) — near equivalent.