This is the 515th most frequent Vietnamese word.
hỏi
"Ask" or "question."
Here, the word 'hỏi' is used in its basic sense meaning 'to ask' a question.
Tôi hỏi giáo viên về bài tập.
I ask the teacher about the assignment.
In this sentence, 'hỏi' is used to signify asking for information, particularly about direction.
Người khách hỏi đường đi đến bảo tàng.
The visitor asks for directions to the museum.
Here, 'hỏi' introduces a question about a reason or a cause, leading to a detailed explanation or statement.