Signification
Running at a steady pace.
Contexte culturel
Jogging is extremely popular in cities like Hanoi and HCMC due to the lack of large indoor gyms in some areas and the tradition of using public parks. For the older generation, 'chạy bộ' is often done in groups and followed by a coffee or breakfast, making it a key social outlet. Younger Vietnamese are increasingly joining 'Running Clubs' (RC) and participating in international marathons held in Vietnam. Many Vietnamese tech companies now sponsor their employees to participate in 'chạy bộ' races to promote health and branding.
Use 'Đi chạy'
If you want to sound more like a local when inviting someone, say 'Đi chạy không?' instead of the full 'Bạn có muốn đi chạy bộ không?'
Don't use for machines
Never say your phone or car is 'chạy bộ'. That would mean your phone has legs and is jogging!
Signification
Running at a steady pace.
Use 'Đi chạy'
If you want to sound more like a local when inviting someone, say 'Đi chạy không?' instead of the full 'Bạn có muốn đi chạy bộ không?'
Don't use for machines
Never say your phone or car is 'chạy bộ'. That would mean your phone has legs and is jogging!
Morning is key
In Vietnam, if you say you 'chạy bộ', people will assume you do it at 5 AM or 6 PM to avoid the heat.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
Mỗi sáng, tôi đến công viên để ______.
The park is a typical place for jogging (chạy bộ).
Which sentence is most natural for a doctor giving advice?
Doctor's advice:
'Chạy bộ' is health advice; 'chạy trốn' means running away/escaping.
Match the Vietnamese phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Chạy bộ is jogging, đi bộ is walking.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Bạn có thích thể thao không? B: Có, mình thường xuyên ______ vào cuối tuần.
Jogging is a sport/exercise activity.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Speed Comparison
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMỗi sáng, tôi đến công viên để ______.
The park is a typical place for jogging (chạy bộ).
Doctor's advice:
'Chạy bộ' is health advice; 'chạy trốn' means running away/escaping.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Chạy bộ is jogging, đi bộ is walking.
A: Bạn có thích thể thao không? B: Có, mình thường xuyên ______ vào cuối tuần.
Jogging is a sport/exercise activity.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsMostly, yes. But 'chạy bộ' specifically implies the rhythmic exercise of jogging. 'Chạy' is the general verb for any kind of running.
Yes, if you are actually jogging to work as a form of exercise. If you are just running because you are late, just use 'chạy'.
'Chạy bộ' is jogging (faster); 'đi bộ' is walking (slower).
Usually 'ở' (at) for location or nothing for duration. 'Chạy bộ ở công viên' or 'Chạy bộ 30 phút'.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Expressions liées
Đi bộ
similarTo walk
Chạy nhanh
specialized formTo run fast / sprint
Tập thể dục
builds onTo exercise
Vận động
similarTo move / be active
Chạy bền
specialized formEndurance running
