lái

This is the 663rd most frequent Vietnamese word.


lái

The Vietnamese word "lái" means "to drive" or "to steer."


In this sentence, 'lái' is used to mean 'drive', associated with operating a car.

Anh ấy đang lái xe tới chỗ làm.

He is driving to work.


Here, 'lái' refers to the act of maneuvering or riding a bicycle.

Cô ấy lái chiếc xe đạp qua cầu.

She rode her bicycle over the bridge.


In this context, 'lái' metaphorically signifies steering or directing a conversation towards a particular focus.

Người đàn ông lái câu chuyện theo một hướng khác.

The man steered the conversation in a different direction.