khởi hành

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The Vietnamese word "khởi hành" is a verb that means "to start off" or "to depart." It is commonly used when talking about travel, such as when a bus, train, or airplane leaves a station or airport.

Usage Instructions:

• "Khởi hành" is typically used in the context of transportation. You can use it to describe when a vehicle or person is leaving a specific place.
• It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Example:

• "Chuyến tàu sẽ khởi hành lúc 7 giờ sáng." (The train will depart at 7 AM.)

Advanced Usage:

• In more complex sentences, "khởi hành" can be used with additional phrases to provide more details:
  • "Chúng ta sẽ khởi hành từ Hà Nội đến Đà Nẵng." (We will depart from Hanoi to Da Nang.)

Word Variants:

• "Khởi hành" does not have direct variants, but you may encounter related words like:
  • "khởi" (to start)
  • "hành" (to move or travel)

Different Meanings:

• While "khởi hành" primarily means to depart, in some contexts, it can also imply the beginning of a journey or adventure.
• It is not commonly used to refer to starting non-transportation-related activities.

Academic

verb

1. to start off; to start away