ra vào
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Definition
- Verb phrase:
- To go in and out; to come in and out: The primary meaning describes the repeated action of entering and exiting a place, such as a building or room. It emphasizes frequent movement through an entrance.
- To frequent; to visit regularly: It can describe the act of regularly visiting or being present at a location, implying a familiar coming and going.
Usage Examples
- Verb phrase:
- Có nhiều người lạ ra vào tòa nhà này. (Many strangers are going in and out of this building.)
- Anh ấy được tự do ra vào phòng họp. (He is free to come in and out of the meeting room.)
- Cô ấy thường xuyên ra vào thư viện. (She frequently goes in and out of the library / She is a regular at the library.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase can imply a degree of familiarity or unrestricted access to a place.
- Là nhân viên bảo vệ, anh ta có quyền ra vào mọi khu vực. (As a security guard, he has the right to access all areas.)
Variants and Related Words
- Đi ra đi vào: A more explicit variant meaning "to go out and go in," emphasizing the separate actions.
- Đứa bé cứ đi ra đi vào không ngừng. (The child keeps going out and coming in incessantly.)
Synonyms
- To enter and exit: A more formal equivalent.
- To frequent: To visit often.
- To come and go: To arrive and depart repeatedly.
Related Idioms
- Ra vào như chốn không người: To go in and out as if the place is empty/uninhabited. This idiom describes acting with excessive familiarity or a lack of respect for a place, entering and exiting without permission or regard.
- Khách đến chơi cứ ra vào như chốn không người. (The visiting guests just come and go as if the place is empty.)
- Go in and out; come in and out