noi

Thân thiện

Anh ấy noi theo đường thẳng để đi đến ngôi nhà.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To follow (a path, direction, or route): "noi" means to proceed along a specific path, road, or direction.
   • To follow (an example, model, or precedent): "noi" also means to emulate, imitate, or model one's actions after someone or something worthy of imitation.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Cứ noi đường thẳng mà đi. (Just follow that straight road.)
  • Chúng ta nên noi theo gương các anh hùng. (We should follow the example of the heroes.)
  • Noi theo truyền thống tốt đẹp của gia đình. (To follow the fine traditions of the family.)

Advanced Usage

• "noi theo": This is a common compound form meaning "to follow/emulate." While "noi" can be used alone, it is very frequently paired with "theo" for clarity and emphasis.
  • Thế hệ trẻ cần noi theo những tấm gương sáng. (The younger generation needs to follow bright examples.)

Variants and Related Words

• Noi gương: (Verb phrase) To follow someone's example, to emulate. This is a set phrase.
  • Học sinh noi gương thầy cô giáo. (Students emulate their teachers.)

Synonyms

• Đi theo: To go along, to follow (physically).
• Làm theo: To do according to, to follow (instructions).
• Bắt chước: To imitate, to mimic (can be neutral or slightly negative).
• Học tập: To learn from (emphasizes the learning aspect).

Notes on Different Meanings

The core meaning of "noi" is "to follow." Its two primary applications are: 1. Literal/Spatial Following: Following a physical path or direction. 2. Figurative/Moral Following: Following an abstract example, ideal, or model of behavior. In modern usage, the figurative meaning is more common.

Học thuật

1. Follow
   • Cứ noi đường thẳng mà đi
     Just follw that straight road
   • Noi theo gương ai
     To follow someone's example