Definition

1. Verb (literary):
   • To walk, to stroll, to direct one's steps (towards a place). This term describes the act of walking, often in a leisurely, unhurried, or purposeful manner. It carries a poetic or literary tone, emphasizing the movement of the feet or the direction of the walk.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Nhà thơ dạo gót trong khu vườn yên tĩnh. (The poet strolled in the quiet garden.)
  • Cô ấy dạo gót về phía biển lúc hoàng hôn. (She walked towards the sea at sunset.)
  • Dạo gót qua những con phố cổ, tôi cảm nhận được lịch sử. (Walking through the old streets, I could feel the history.)

Advanced Usage

• The phrase is often used in literary, descriptive, or formal contexts to evoke imagery. It is less common in everyday spoken language.
• It can imply a journey, a contemplative walk, or simply the act of going somewhere on foot with a sense of grace or intention.

Variants and Related Words

• Dạo chơi (v): to go for a walk, to go out for leisure.

  • Họ thường dạo chơi trong công viên vào buổi tối. (They often go for walks in the park in the evening.)

• Dạo mát (v): to take a stroll (to enjoy the cool air).

  • Sau bữa tối, cả gia đình ra vườn dạo mát. (After dinner, the whole family goes to the garden to take a cool stroll.)

Synonyms

• Stroll: to walk in a leisurely way.
• Amble: to walk at a slow, relaxed pace.
• Wander: to walk or move in a casual or aimless way.

Related Idioms

• Dạo bước: (similar meaning) to take steps, to walk.
  • Ông cụ dạo bước trên con đường làng quen thuộc. (The old man walked along the familiar village road.)

1. (văn chương) Bend one's step towards.dạo mát
2. Take a stroll for fresh air ; take the air