dắt

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The Vietnamese word "dắt" is a verb that primarily means "to lead," "to tow," or "to guide." It is often used when you are physically guiding someone or something along a path.

Basic Usage

• Meaning: To lead or guide someone by holding their hand or using a rope.
• Example: "Dắt con đi" means "to lead the child by the hand." In this case, "con" refers to a child.

Advanced Usage

"Dắt" can also be used in more abstract contexts, such as guiding someone through a process or leading them in activities. For example, you might say, "Dắt họ đến nơi an toàn," which means "Lead them to a safe place."

Word Variants

• Dắt tay: This means "to hold hands" while leading someone.
• Dắt xe: This means "to tow a vehicle." You can use it when you are helping someone pull their bike or car.

Different Meanings

In some contexts, "dắt" can imply guiding someone through learning or teaching. For instance, "dắt dắt" can mean to guide someone through tasks or instructions.

Synonyms

• Hướng dẫn: This means "to guide or instruct," often used in more formal contexts.
• Dẫn: This can also mean "to lead," but it is used more generally and can refer to guiding someone without the physical aspect of holding hands.

Additional Examples

1. Dắt chó đi dạo: "Lead the dog for a walk." 2.

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verb

1. to lead; to tow; to guide
   • dắt con đi
     to lead son by the hand