Definition

1. Verb phrase:
   • To take a leisurely walk to enjoy the cool air: Refers to the act of walking slowly and comfortably outdoors, especially in the evening or in cool weather, to relax and enjoy the fresh, cool air.

Usage Examples

• Verb phrase:
  • Sau bữa tối, ông bà thường ra công viên dạo mát. (After dinner, my grandparents often go to the park to take a leisurely walk in the cool air.)
  • Trời nóng quá, chúng ta đi dạo mát ven hồ đi. (It's too hot; let's go for a cool stroll by the lake.)

Advanced Usage

• "đi dạo mát": A common collocation emphasizing the action of going for a cool walk.
  • Cả gia đình đi dạo mát dọc bờ biển. (The whole family went for a cool walk along the beach.)

Variants and Related Words

• Dạo chơi (verb phrase): To go for a walk/stroll (general, not specifically for coolness).
  • Họ dạo chơi trong khu phố cổ. (They strolled through the old quarter.)
• Đi dạo (verb phrase): To go for a walk.
  • Tôi thích đi dạo một mình. (I like to go for a walk alone.)

Synonyms

• Đi hóng mát (verb phrase): To go out to enjoy the cool breeze (very similar in meaning).
  • Mọi người tụ tập trước nhà để đi hóng mát. (People gathered in front of the house to go out and enjoy the cool breeze.)

Related Idioms

Note: "Dạo mát" itself is a specific phrase and is not typically part of larger idioms. The related concept of enjoying cool air can be found in other expressions. - Hóng gió ngoài hiên: To sit/stand on the porch to catch the breeze. - Chiều nào bà cũng ra hóng gió ngoài hiên. (Every afternoon, my grandmother goes out to the porch to catch the breeze.)