The Vietnamese word "bãi trường" refers to the act of closing or shutting down a school, especially at the end of the school year. It is commonly used when schools officially finish their academic sessions and students are released for the summer break or holidays.
"Hôm nay là ngày bãi trường, các em học sinh rất háo hức." (Today is the day of closing the school; the students are very excited.)
"Trường chúng ta sẽ bãi trường vào cuối tuần này." (Our school will close at the end of this week.)
In more advanced contexts, "bãi trường" can be used metaphorically to discuss the end of a phase or period in life, similar to how one might say "closing a chapter."
While "bãi trường" primarily means to close a school, it may also imply ending educational activities, such as classes or exams.