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theo

Pronunciation Northern /tʰɛw˧˧/ Central /tʰɛw˧˥/ Southern /tʰɛw˧˧/
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Verb
follow
Preposition
according to

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6 senses 4 meanings
Meaning
6 senses · 4 meanings
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follow

Verb · 2 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to follow Movement & SportTheme

To move behind someone or something or to go in the same direction.

vi Hãy đi theo con đường này để đến trung tâm thành phố.

en Follow this road to get to the city center.

Sense 2 Verb
to accompany Movement & SportTheme

To go together with someone or to join them on a journey or activity.

vi Tôi muốn được đi theo bạn trong chuyến hành trình này.

en I want to accompany you on this journey.

obey

Verb · 2 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to obey Movement & SportTheme

To do what is required by a rule, law, or person in authority.

vi Mọi người phải làm việc theo đúng quy định đã đề ra.

en Everyone must work according to the established rules.

Sense 2 Verb
to believe in Movement & SportTheme

To be a follower of or to believe in a specific religion or philosophy.

vi Gia đình anh ấy đã theo tôn giáo này từ nhiều đời nay.

en His family has followed this religion for many generations.

along

Preposition · 1 senses
Sense 1 Preposition
along Movement & SportTheme

Moving in a path that is parallel to something else or following its edge.

vi Con đường chạy dài theo bờ sông.

en The road runs along the riverbank.

according to

Preposition · 1 senses
Sense 1 Preposition
according to Movement & SportTheme

Based on what is stated or reported by a particular source or rule.

vi Theo dự báo thời tiết, ngày mai trời sẽ nắng ấm.

en According to the weather forecast, tomorrow will be sunny and warm.

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theo gót / theo như / theo đuôi / theo gương …
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tiếp theo / theo đuổi / đuổi theo / nghe theo …
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