thượng lộ

Chúc bác thượng lộ bình an.

Definition

1. Verb (archaic):
   • To set out on a journey, to embark on a road: This term is an old, literary way to describe the act of beginning a trip or voyage, often carrying a formal or respectful tone.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Chúc bác thượng lộ bình an. (I wish you a safe journey.)
  • Sau khi từ biệt, ông ấy thượng lộ về kinh. (After saying farewell, he set out on the road to the capital.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is almost exclusively used in fixed, formulaic expressions, particularly in well-wishing. It is considered elevated and is rarely found in modern conversational speech.

Variants and Related Words

• Lên đường (v): to hit the road, to depart. This is the modern, common equivalent.
  • Chúng tôi sẽ lên đường vào sáng sớm. (We will depart early in the morning.)

Synonyms

• To depart: to leave, especially to start a journey.
• To set out: to begin a journey.
• To embark: to commence a travel venture.

Related Idioms

• Thượng lộ bình an: A set phrase meaning "Have a safe journey" or "Bon voyage."
  • Tôi chỉ biết chúc ngài thượng lộ bình an. (I can only wish you a safe journey.)