Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

thắp hương

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Meaning · English

light incense

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

Examples

Sáng nào bà cũng thắp hương trên bàn thờ.Grandma lights incense at the altar every morning.

Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)

Sources & notes

Local usage: Also commonly used for paying respects to ancestors or the deceased. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.

Common questions

What does “thắp hương” mean?

light incense

Is “thắp hương” formal or informal?

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

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