quay đi

Friendly

The Vietnamese phrase "quay đi" is commonly used to mean "turn away" or "turn your back." It is a directive that tells someone to change their direction or orientation away from something or someone.

Usage Instructions:

• Context: "quay đi" can be used in various situations, such as when you want someone to physically turn away from you, or in a more metaphorical sense, like when you want someone to stop focusing on something.
• Tone: The tone can vary from casual to serious, depending on the situation. In a friendly setting, it can be playful, while in a more serious context, it can be firm.

Example:

1. Physical Context:

   • "Quay đi và đừng nhìn nữa!" (Turn away and don’t look anymore!)
   • This could be used if someone is watching something they shouldn’t, like a surprise party being set up.

2. Metaphorical Context:

   • "Quay đi khỏi những suy nghĩ tiêu cực." (Turn away from negative thoughts.)
   • This usage encourages someone to avoid dwelling on bad thoughts.

Advanced Usage:

• "Quay đi" can also be used in a figurative sense, such as in discussions about relationships or life choices. For example:
  • "Tôi cần phải quay đi khỏi quá khứ." (I need to turn away from the past.)
  • This implies moving on from past experiences or memories.

Word Variants:

• Quay: This part of the phrase means "to turn." It can be combined with other words to create different phrases, such as:
  • "quay lại" (turn back)
  • "quay mặt" (turn one’s face)

Different Meanings:

• While "quay đi" primarily means to turn away, it can also imply a desire to ignore or avoid something unpleasant, making it context-sensitive.

Synonyms:

• Rời xa: This means "to move away" or "to distance oneself," which can convey a similar meaning.
• Quay mặt đi: This translates to "turn your face away," which emphasizes the action of turning away visually.

Academic

1. Turn away from, turn one's back