đi đày

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The Vietnamese word "đi đày" means "to be deported" or "to be banished." It refers to the act of being forced to leave one’s home country or a specific place, usually as a punishment or for political reasons.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "đi đày" when talking about someone who has been removed from their homeland.
• It can also refer to a person being sent away from a particular place where they are not welcome.

Example:

• "Ông ấy đã đi đày sang một hòn đảo xa."
  • Translation: "He was exiled to a distant island."

Advanced Usage:

In literature or discussions about history, "đi đày" can imply a deeper sense of loss or injustice, often referring to political prisoners or those who suffered under oppressive regimes.

Word Variants:

• "đày" – This part of the word relates to banishment or exile.
• "đi" – This means "to go," indicating movement away from a place.

Different Meanings:

While "đi đày" primarily means to be deported or banished, it can also carry emotional connotations associated with isolation, suffering, or injustice.

Synonyms:

• "tẩy chay" (to boycott) – Sometimes used in a broader sense of exclusion but does not have the same legal or penalty connotation as "đi đày."
• "lưu đày" (to exile) – This is a more formal synonym specifically related to political or social exile.

Academic

1. Be deported, be banished