việt dã
Definition
- Noun:
- Cross-country (running): A long-distance running sport that takes place on natural, often rough, terrain such as fields, trails, or through parks, rather than on a track or road.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy rất thích chạy việt dã vào cuối tuần. (He really enjoys cross-country running on weekends.)
- Giải việt dã quốc gia sẽ được tổ chức vào tháng tới. (The national cross-country race will be held next month.)
- Môn việt dã đòi hỏi thể lực và sức bền rất lớn. (Cross-country requires great physical strength and endurance.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "việt dã" is almost exclusively used in the compound phrase "chạy việt dã" to mean "to run cross-country" or "cross-country running." It is rarely used as a standalone noun outside of this specific sporting context.
Variants and Related Words
- Chạy việt dã (v/n): The full and most common phrase meaning "cross-country running" or "to run cross-country."
- Chúng tôi đang luyện tập để chuẩn bị cho cuộc thi chạy việt dã. (We are training to prepare for the cross-country running competition.)
Synonyms
- Cross-country: Running over natural terrain.
- Trail running: A similar activity, though often on more defined mountain or forest trails.
Related Terms
- Chạy bộ (v): to jog or run, typically on roads or tracks.
- Chạy đường trường (v/n): long-distance road running.
- Chạy địa hình (v/n): a more general term for off-road or terrain running.