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The Vietnamese word "đi" is a very common verb that means "to go," "to walk," or "to depart." It is used to describe the action of moving from one place to another. Here’s a breakdown of its usage and meanings:

Basic Usage:

1. To Go / To Walk:

   • You can use "đi" when talking about moving to a location on foot or by any means of transportation.
   • Example: "Tôi đi bộ đến trường." (I walk to school.)

2. To Depart:

   • "Đi" can also indicate leaving a place.
   • Example: "Chúng tôi sẽ đi vào lúc 8 giờ." (We will depart at 8 o'clock.)

Usage Instructions:

• "Đi" is often followed by a destination to specify where you are going.
• You can use it with different contexts, such as going to a specific place or mentioning a direction.

Example Sentences:

• "Đi đến một nơi nào": This phrase means "to go to a place."

  • Example: "Bạn đi đến đâu?" (Where are you going?)

• "Đường này đi đâu?": This means "Where does this road lead?"

  • Example: "Đường này đi đâu?" (Where does this road go?)

Advanced Usage:

• "Đi" can be used in various expressions and idiomatic phrases in Vietnamese.
• For example:
  • "Đi chơi": to go out (for fun or leisure).
  • "Đi làm": to go to work.

Word Variants:

• "Đến": This word means "to arrive" or "to come," and is often used with "đi" to form phrases like "đi đến" (to go to).
• "Điểm": Related to "đi," this word means "point" or "place" and can refer to a destination.

Different Meanings:

• Besides the physical action of going, "đi" can be used in a metaphorical sense in some contexts, such as:
  • "Đi vào lịch sử": to go into history (meaning to be remembered or noted in history).

Synonyms:

• Some synonyms for "đi" include:
  • "Đi lại": to go back and forth or to travel.
  • "Lên đường": to set off or hit the road.
  • "Xuất phát": to depart or set out.

Academic

verb

1. to go; to walk; to depart
   • đi đến một nơi nào
     to go to a place
2. To lead; to march; to play
   • đường này đi đâu
     Where does this road lead?