Definition

1. Verb:

   • To show the way / to lead the way: To guide someone by going in front of them or by providing directions to a destination.
   • To guide / to direct: To act as a guide for a person, group, or vehicle, ensuring they follow the correct path or course of action.

2. Noun (less common):

   • Guidance / direction: The act or service of leading the way.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Xin vui lòng dẫn đường cho chúng tôi đến khách sạn. (Please lead the way to the hotel for us.)
  • Người phi công dẫn đường máy bay một cách an toàn. (The pilot guided the plane safely.)
  • Hệ thống định vị này sẽ dẫn đường cho bạn. (This navigation system will show you the way.)

Advanced Usage

• Used in both literal (physical paths) and figurative (procedural or strategic) contexts.
  • Ông ấy dẫn đường cho cả đội vượt qua khó khăn. (He guided the whole team through the difficulties.)

Variants and Related Words

• Người dẫn đường (n): A guide (person).

  • Người dẫn đường địa phương rất am hiểu khu rừng. (The local guide knows the forest very well.)

• Dẫn lối (v): To lead the way (similar, often more poetic).

  • Ánh sáng nhỏ dẫn lối chúng tôi về nhà. (The small light led us home.)

Synonyms

• Guide: To lead or show the way to.
• Lead: To be in front showing the route.
• Direct: To show or tell someone how to get somewhere.

Related Idioms

• Dẫn đường chỉ lối: To meticulously guide and give directions.
  • Mentor của tôi luôn dẫn đường chỉ lối trong sự nghiệp. (My mentor always guides and directs me in my career.)

1. Show (direct) the way