kết bạn

Friendly

The Vietnamese word "kết bạn" means "to make friends" or "to befriend." It is a common phrase used when you want to express the action of forming a friendship with someone.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "kết bạn" when you meet someone new and want to get to know them better. It can be used in both casual and more serious contexts.
• This phrase is typically followed by a subject (the person wanting to make friends) and can be used with different tenses depending on when the action is taking place.

Examples:

1. Basic Example: "Tôi muốn kết bạn với bạn."

   • Translation: "I want to make friends with you."

2. Contextual Example: "Họ đã kết bạn từ khi còn học mẫu giáo."

   • Translation: "They made friends since they were in kindergarten."

Advanced Usage:

• You can also use "kết bạn" in more complex sentences to express nuances in friendship, such as:
  • "Chúng tôi đã kết bạn qua mạng xã hội."
  • "Kết bạn không chỉ là gặp gỡ mà còn là hiểu nhau."

Word Variants:

• "Bạn" means "friend," so you can use "kết bạn" in different contexts by adding other words:
  • "Kết bạn mới" (make new friends)
  • "Kết bạn lâu dài" (make lasting friends)

Different Meanings:

• In a more romantic context, "kết bạn" can imply a deeper relationship, as in "becoming close" or developing a partnership.

Academic

1. Make friends
   • Hai người kết bạn từ lúc còn bé
     They made friends since their childhood
2. Become man and wife
   • Ông cụ bà cụ kết bạn từ năm mới đôi mươi
     The old gentleman and old lady became man and wife at twenty