đi nghỉ

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The Vietnamese phrase "đi nghỉ" translates to "take (have) a rest" or "go to rest" in English. It is commonly used when someone wants to indicate that they are going to relax or take a break from their daily activities. This phrase can also refer to spending a holiday or vacation.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "đi nghỉ" when you want to express the action of taking a break, resting, or going away for a holiday.
• It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, making it versatile for various situations.

Examples:

1. Basic Usage:

   • Vietnamese: "Tôi mệt quá, tôi muốn đi nghỉ một chút."
   • English: "I am very tired; I want to take a rest for a bit."

2. Holiday Context:

   • Vietnamese: "Anh ấy thường đi nghỉ ở Đồ Sơn."
   • English: "He usually spends his holiday at Đồ Sơn."

Advanced Usage:

• You can use "đi nghỉ" in more complex sentences or in different tenses to express when you plan to rest or take a vacation.
  • Vietnamese: "Chúng tôi sẽ đi nghỉ vào cuối tuần này."
  • English: "We will go to rest this weekend."

Word Variants:

• "Nghỉ": This word on its own means "rest" or "to rest." It can be used in various contexts, such as "nghỉ ngơi" (to relax) or "nghỉ phép" (to take leave).
• "Đi": This word means "to go." It can be combined with many other words to form different phrases.

Different Meanings:

While "đi nghỉ" primarily means to take a rest or go on holiday, its meaning can also vary slightly based on context. For example: - If someone says "đi nghỉ" after a long work period, it strongly emphasizes the need to rest. - In a holiday context, it may imply a more leisurely and enjoyable break away from routine.

Synonyms:

• "Nghỉ ngơi": which means "to rest" or "to relax."
• "Nghỉ phép": which means "to take leave" (from work or school).
• "Đi du lịch": which means "to travel," though this implies more activity than just resting.

Academic

1. Take (have) a rest; go to rest
2. Spend one's holiday
   • Anh ấy thường đi nghỉ ở Đồ Sơn
     He usually spends his holiday at Doson