tới

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The Vietnamese word "tới" is a verb that means "to come," "to arrive," or "to reach." It is used when you want to indicate that someone or something is moving towards a place or a point in time.

Usage Instructions:

• "Tới" is often used when talking about arriving at a location or when you want to mention that something is approaching.
• It can also be used with time, such as indicating when an event will happen.

Examples:

1. Arriving at a Place:

   • "Tôi tới nhà bạn lúc 6 giờ." (I arrive at my friend's house at 6 o'clock.)

2. Reaching a Point in Time:

   • "Tôi sẽ tới vào cuối tuần." (I will come [or arrive] at the weekend.)

Advanced Usage:

• "Tới đây" means "to come here" or "to arrive here."
• "Tới lúc đó" means "by that time" or "when the time comes."
• In a more abstract sense, "tới" can also imply reaching a certain state or condition, like "tới tuổi trưởng thành" (to reach adulthood).

Word Variants:

• "Đến": Another word that can also mean "to arrive" or "to come." It's often used interchangeably with "tới," but "đến" can sometimes imply a more formal or literary tone.
• "Tới" can also be combined with other words to form phrases, such as "tới nơi" (to arrive at a place) or "tới thời điểm" (to reach the point in time).

Different Meanings:

While "tới" primarily means "to come" or "to arrive," in certain contexts, it can also imply "to be about to" or "to be close to" something. For instance: - "Tới giờ đi ngủ" can mean "It's time to go to sleep."

Synonyms:

• "Đến": As mentioned, this is a common synonym for "tới." Both words can often be used in similar contexts, although some nuances may exist in formality or usage.

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verb

1. to come, to arrive, to reach