ghé

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The Vietnamese word "ghé" is a versatile verb that can be translated to English as "to look in," "to drop in," or "to approach." It is commonly used in everyday conversations and can refer to visiting someone briefly or stopping by a place.

Basic Usage:

• To look in or drop in: When you visit someone or a place without a prior appointment.
• Example: "Tôi sẽ ghé lại ngày mai." (I shall look in again tomorrow.)

Advanced Usage:

• To come or approach: "ghé" can also be used in contexts where someone is approaching a location or a point.
• Example: "Ghé bờ." (To come on board.)

Word Variants:

• You might encounter "ghé thăm," which means "to visit."
• Another phrase is "ghé ngang," meaning "to stop by briefly."

Different Meanings:

1. To look in: This could be informal, like visiting a friend's house.
2. To approach: This can refer to coming closer to something, like a dock or a destination.

Synonyms:

• "Thăm" (to visit) can sometimes be used in similar contexts, but it often implies a longer visit.
• "Dừng" (to stop) is another synonym, but it may suggest a more temporary stop rather than a visit.

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verb

1. to look in; to drop in
   • tôi sẽ ghé lại ngày mai
     I shall look in again tomorrow. to come; to approach
   • ghé bờ
     to come on board