đóng trại
Definition
- Verb:
- To camp: To set up a temporary shelter, such as a tent, and stay in a place outdoors, typically for recreation or during a journey.
- To encamp / to bivouac: To settle in a camp, often used in a military or organized group context where tents or shelters are pitched.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Chúng tôi dự định đóng trại bên bờ hồ. (We plan to camp by the lakeshore.)
- Đơn vị quân đội được lệnh đóng trại tại khu rừng. (The military unit was ordered to encamp in the forest area.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase can imply the complete process of selecting a site, pitching tents, and establishing a temporary living area.
- Often used for organized group activities like scouting, hiking, or military exercises.
Variants and Related Words
- Cắm trại (v): This is a very common synonym for "to camp," often used interchangeably in recreational contexts.
- Học sinh sẽ đi cắm trại cuối tuần này. (The students will go camping this weekend.)
Synonyms
- To camp: To stay in a tent or shelter outdoors.
- To encamp: To set up a camp, especially for an army or large group.
Related Idioms
- While "đóng trại" itself is not typically part of idioms, the concept is central to phrases about outdoor life or temporary settlement.