Definition

1. Phrase (Interjection):
   • Goodbye; Farewell: A casual, friendly, and slightly old-fashioned way to say goodbye, often used on the radio or in informal spoken contexts. It carries a warm, familiar tone.
   • Signing off: Used to conclude a conversation, broadcast, or message, similar to "over and out."

Usage Examples

• Phrase (Interjection):
  • Chương trình phát thanh hôm nay đến đây là hết. Ra đi ô, các thính giả thân mến! (Today's radio broadcast ends here. Goodbye, dear listeners!)
  • "Gặp lại cậu tuần sau nhé!" – "Được, ra đi ô!" ("See you next week!" – "Okay, goodbye!")

Advanced Usage

• The phrase is strongly associated with vintage radio broadcasting in Vietnam. Its use in modern conversation is often intentional, to evoke nostalgia, humor, or a retro feeling.

Variants and Related Words

• Tạm biệt (phrase): The standard, neutral word for "goodbye."
• Chào nhé (phrase): A casual "bye."
• Ra đê (phrase): A common phonetic variant/spelling of "ra đi ô," reflecting its casual pronunciation.

Synonyms

• Goodbye: The standard term for farewell.
• Farewell: A slightly more formal or emotional goodbye.
• So long: An informal farewell.
• Over and out: Specifically for concluding radio communication.

Related Idioms

• While not an idiom itself, "ra đi ô" is a fixed, formulaic phrase used specifically for parting.

1. Radio