giong ruổi
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Definition
Verb: - To travel far away; to journey over a long distance: The word describes the action of traveling, often continuously or with purpose, covering a significant distance. It conveys a sense of movement across a landscape.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Anh ấy giong ruổi khắp miền Tây để tìm cảm hứng sáng tác. (He traveled far and wide across the Western region to find creative inspiration.)
- Suốt mười năm, ông ấy giong ruổi trên những nẻo đường đất nước. (For ten years, he journeyed over the roads of the country.)
- Tinh thần giong ruổi khám phá thế giới luôn cháy bỏng trong cô. (The spirit of traveling to explore the world always burns brightly within her.)
Advanced Usage
- The word often carries a literary or slightly formal tone and is frequently used in written Vietnamese, such as in literature, travel writing, or historical narratives, to depict long, arduous, or adventurous journeys.
- It can imply a continuous or repeated action of traveling over time.
Variants and Related Words
- Rong ruổi (verb): This is the more common modern variant with the same meaning: to roam, to travel about. It is often used interchangeably with "giong ruổi".
- Họ rong ruổi khắp châu Âu bằng xe máy. (They roamed all over Europe by motorbike.)
Synonyms
- Du hành (verb): To travel, to voyage (often for exploration or pleasure).
- Lãng du (verb): To wander, to roam (often with a poetic or aimless connotation).
- Đi xa (verb phrase): To go far away.
Notes on Different Meanings
- "Giong ruổi" specifically refers to the act of traveling over long distances. It does not describe the mode of transportation (e.g., walking, riding) but focuses on the journey itself. It is not typically used for short, daily commutes.