noi gót

Thân thiện

Anh ấy luôn cố gắng noi gót anh trai mình trong học tập.

Definition

1. Verb phrase:
   • To follow in someone's footsteps: To emulate or imitate the actions, achievements, or path of a predecessor or superior person.
   • To tread in the steps of: To pursue the same course or adopt the same methods as someone who came before.

Usage Examples

• Verb phrase:
  • Thế hệ trẻ nên noi gót các nhà khoa học tiền bối. (The younger generation should follow in the footsteps of pioneering scientists.)
  • Anh ấy luôn cố gắng noi gót người anh trai thành đạt của mình. (He always tries to tread in the steps of his successful older brother.)

Advanced Usage

• The phrase is often used in formal, commendatory, or aspirational contexts to describe continuing a legacy, tradition, or admirable work.
  • Công ty mới noi gót chính sách đổi mới của công ty tiền nhiệm. (The new company is following the innovative policies of its predecessor.)

Variants and Related Words

• Noi theo (verb phrase): To follow, to emulate. This is a close synonym but can be slightly broader.
  • Chúng tôi noi theo tấm gương của lãnh tụ. (We follow the example set by the leader.)

Synonyms

• Emulate: To match or surpass a person, typically by imitation.
• Follow the example of: To behave in a way that copies someone else.
• Walk in the footsteps of: A direct metaphorical equivalent.

Related Idioms

• Noi gương (verb phrase): To follow someone's example (often used interchangeably with , but means "mirror" or "example," focusing more on moral or behavioral imitation).
  • Học sinh noi gương bạn tốt trong lớp. (The students emulate the good student in the class.)

Học thuật

1. Follow the example of, tread in the steps of
   • noi gương các anh hùng
     To follow the examples of heroes