Significado
Expressing a preference for walking outdoors.
Contexto cultural
The 'Hóng mát' culture: Because of the heat, Vietnamese people wait until the sun goes down to 'đi dạo'. It's a time for families to bond and neighbors to chat. Hoan Kiem Lake is the 'heart' of strolling in Hanoi. On weekends, it becomes a pedestrian-only zone where 'đi dạo' is the main activity for thousands. Nguyen Hue Walking Street is the modern version of 'đi dạo'. It's filled with young people, street food, and a vibrant, neon-lit atmosphere. In Hoi An, 'đi dạo' often involves walking through the ancient town under the glow of silk lanterns, creating a very romantic and slow-paced vibe.
Add 'quanh'
To sound more natural, add 'quanh' (around) + a location. 'Đi dạo quanh hồ' is the most 'Vietnamese' way to say it.
Avoid 'đi dạo' for exercise
If you tell a Vietnamese person you 'đi dạo' for 5km every morning, they will think you are very slow! Use 'đi bộ' for fitness.
Significado
Expressing a preference for walking outdoors.
Add 'quanh'
To sound more natural, add 'quanh' (around) + a location. 'Đi dạo quanh hồ' is the most 'Vietnamese' way to say it.
Avoid 'đi dạo' for exercise
If you tell a Vietnamese person you 'đi dạo' for 5km every morning, they will think you are very slow! Use 'đi bộ' for fitness.
The 'nhé' ending
When inviting someone, add 'nhé' at the end: 'Đi dạo nhé?' It makes the invitation sound warm and friendly.
Ponte a prueba
Choose the most natural phrase to describe a relaxing walk in the park.
Vào buổi chiều, tôi thường ______ ở công viên.
'Đi dạo' is the most natural for a relaxing park walk. 'Đi bộ nhanh' is power walking, 'chạy bộ' is jogging, and 'đi làm' is going to work.
Fill in the missing word to say 'I like to go for a stroll.'
Tôi ______ đi dạo.
'Thích' means 'like', which completes the phrase 'I like to go for a stroll'.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
When would you say 'Tôi thích đi dạo'?
'Đi dạo' is a leisure activity/hobby.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Tối nay bạn muốn làm gì? B: Trời mát quá, ______.
If the weather is cool ('trời mát'), going for a stroll is the most logical suggestion.
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Ayudas visuales
Đi dạo vs. Đi bộ
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosVào buổi chiều, tôi thường ______ ở công viên.
'Đi dạo' is the most natural for a relaxing park walk. 'Đi bộ nhanh' is power walking, 'chạy bộ' is jogging, and 'đi làm' is going to work.
Tôi ______ đi dạo.
'Thích' means 'like', which completes the phrase 'I like to go for a stroll'.
When would you say 'Tôi thích đi dạo'?
'Đi dạo' is a leisure activity/hobby.
A: Tối nay bạn muốn làm gì? B: Trời mát quá, ______.
If the weather is cool ('trời mát'), going for a stroll is the most logical suggestion.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasUsually, yes. However, colloquially, people might say 'đi dạo' for a slow, aimless motorbike ride, though 'đi lượn' is more common for that.
'Tản bộ' is more formal and often used in literature. 'Đi dạo' is the everyday term used by everyone.
Yes! 'Cho chó đi dạo' means 'to take the dog for a walk'.
'Đi dạo' is specifically walking. 'Dạo chơi' is more general, meaning 'to go out for fun' and could involve various activities.
It's better to say 'Tôi thích đi xe đạp dạo quanh'. 'Đi dạo' on its own strongly implies walking.
The 'mát' means 'cool'. It emphasizes that the purpose of the walk is to enjoy the cool evening air.
Yes, it is used nationwide, though Southerners might use 'đi hóng mát' more frequently.
Only if you are talking about hobbies during a break. It's too casual for formal business reporting.
No, it usually implies a short, comfortable distance, like a few laps around a park.
It's a 'walking street' or pedestrian zone, the prime location for 'đi dạo'.
Frases relacionadas
đi bộ
similarto walk
tản bộ
synonymto stroll (formal)
đi dạo mát
specialized formto stroll for cool air
chạy bộ
contrastto jog
lang thang
similarto wander aimlessly
