theo đuổi
Definition
- Verb:
- To pursue: To follow or chase someone or something with determination, often over a period of time, with the aim of catching or achieving it. This can apply to physical pursuit, goals, careers, or ideals.
- To follow (an idea/thought): To persistently engage with or be occupied by a particular line of thinking or a mental concept.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Anh ấy theo đuổi sự nghiệp âm nhạc. (He pursues a music career.)
- Cô ấy kiên trì theo đuổi mục tiêu của mình. (She persistently pursues her goal.)
- Tôi không thể ngừng theo đuổi ý nghĩ đó. (I can't stop pursuing that thought.)
Advanced Usage
- The verb often implies patience, persistence, and sustained effort towards an objective, rather than a short-term chase.
- It is commonly used in formal and motivational contexts related to ambitions, studies, or principles.
Variants and Related Words
- Đuổi theo (v): To run after, to chase (often more immediate and physical than "theo đuổi").
- Đứa trẻ đuổi theo quả bóng. (The child runs after the ball.)
Synonyms
- Pursue: To follow in order to catch or achieve.
- Seek: To try to find or obtain.
- Strive for: To make great efforts to achieve or obtain.
Related Idioms
- Theo đuổi đến cùng: To pursue something to the very end; to see something through.
- Cô ấy quyết tâm theo đuổi đến cùng. (She is determined to pursue it to the end.)
verb
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to pursue patiently
