hỏi bài

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The Vietnamese phrase "hỏi bài" can be translated to "ask questions about a lesson" in English. It is commonly used in educational contexts, particularly by teachers when they want to check students' understanding of previous material before introducing new topics.

Usage Instructions:

• "Hỏi bài" is typically used at the beginning of a lesson, where a teacher reviews previous content by asking students questions. This helps reinforce learning and ensures that students are prepared for the new material.

Example:

• A teacher might say: "Trước khi bắt đầu bài mới, tôi sẽ hỏi bài cũ." This translates to "Before starting the new lesson, I will ask questions about the old lesson."

Advanced Usage:

• In a classroom, "hỏi bài" can involve not just simple recall questions, but also deeper analytical questions that require students to think critically about the material. For example, a teacher might ask, "Tại sao chúng ta lại phải nhớ bài học trước?" which means "Why do we need to remember the previous lesson?"

Word Variants:

• The phrase can be modified slightly to fit different contexts. For example:
  • "hỏi" means "to ask".
  • "bài" can refer to "lesson" or "exercise".

Different Meanings:

While "hỏi bài" mainly pertains to educational contexts, "hỏi" alone means "to ask" and "bài" can refer to various things like "article," "essay," or "piece of writing" in different contexts. However, when combined as "hỏi bài," the educational meaning is emphasized.

Synonyms:

• "Ôn tập" (review) – while this means "to review," it can sometimes be used interchangeably depending on context, especially when discussing revisiting previous lessons.
• "Kiểm tra" (to check/quiz) – this refers to testing knowledge, but it can also imply asking questions about previous material.

Academic

1. Ask (pupils) quetions on a lesson
   • Hỏi bài cũ trước khi giảng bài mới
     To ask questions on a old lesson before giving a new one