Childhood memories

Mischievous (adj) /ˈmɪs.tʃɪ.vəs/

Behaving in a way that is slightly bad but playful. = Nghịch ngợm. 🎉 I was a mischievous child who loved exploring the neighbourhood.

Tomboy (n) /ˈtɒm.bɔɪ/

A girl who enjoys activities usually associated with boys. = Con gái nhưng thích trò con trai. 🎉 I was a bit of a tomboy when I was younger.

Cycle (v) /ˈsaɪ.kəl/

To ride a bicycle. = Đạp xe. 🎉 I used to cycle around the neighbourhood with my friends.

Neighbourhood (n) /ˈneɪ.bə.hʊd/

An area where people live near each other. = Khu dân cư. 🎉 We explored every corner of our neighbourhood.

Alley (n) /ˈæl.i/

A narrow street between buildings. = Ngõ, hẻm. 🎉 We rode our bikes through small alleys.

Slope (n) /sləʊp/

A surface that slants up or down. = Dốc. 🎉 We enjoyed cycling down the slope at full speed.

Get lost (v) /ɡet lɒst/

To lose the way. = Bị lạc. 🎉 We got lost twice but eventually found our way home.

Eventually (adv) /ɪˈven.tʃu.ə.li/

In the end, after some time. = Cuối cùng thì. 🎉 We eventually managed to return home safely.

Chase (v) /tʃeɪs/

To run after someone or something. = Đuổi bắt. 🎉 We loved to chase each other in the schoolyard.

Play tag (v) /pleɪ tæɡ/

To play a running game where you tag someone. = Chơi trò đuổi bắt. 🎉 Playing tag was one of my favourite activities.

Kick a ball (v) /kɪk ə bɔːl/

To strike a ball with the foot. = Đá bóng. 🎉 I often kicked a ball around with my classmates.

Climb (v) /klaɪm/

To go up something using hands and feet. = Leo trèo. 🎉 We climbed statues and staircases at school.

Statue (n) /ˈstætʃ.uː/

A carved or cast figure. = Bức tượng. 🎉 We climbed on the big statue in the playground.

Staircase (n) /ˈsteə.keɪs/

A set of stairs inside or outside a building. = Cầu thang. 🎉 We ran up and down the old staircase.

Feminine (adj) /ˈfem.ɪ.nɪn/

Having qualities traditionally associated with women. = Mang tính nữ tính. 🎉 I also enjoyed more feminine games like playing with dolls.

Cooking games (n) /ˈkʊ.kɪŋ ɡeɪmz/

Pretend games about making food. = Trò chơi nấu ăn. 🎉 My friends and I played cooking games with toy kitchen sets.

Doll (n) /dɒl/

A toy shaped like a person. = Búp bê. 🎉 I had a small collection of dolls.

Fond of (adj) /fɒnd əv/

Liking something a lot. = Thích. 🎉 I was fond of both active games and quiet ones.

Cherish (v) /ˈtʃer.ɪʃ/

To value something deeply. = Trân quý. 🎉 I cherish those carefree days of my childhood.

Childhood (n) /ˈtʃaɪld.hʊd/

The period when you are a child. = Tuổi thơ. 🎉 My childhood was full of fun and adventure.

Carefree (adj) /ˈkeə.friː/

Without worries or responsibilities. = Vô tư, thảnh thơi. 🎉 We had carefree afternoons playing outside.

Reminisce (v) /ˌrem.ɪˈnɪs/

To think back on happy times. = Hồi tưởng. 🎉 I sometimes reminisce about my playful childhood days.

Enthusiastic (adj) /ɪnˌθjuː.ziˈæs.tɪk/

Showing great interest or excitement. = Hăng hái, nhiệt tình. 🎉 I was always enthusiastic about outdoor games.

Interaction (n) /ˌɪn.təˈræk.ʃən/

Communication or activity with others. = Sự tương tác. 🎉 Playing games helped me develop social interaction skills.

Memorable (adj) /ˈmem.ər.ə.bəl/

Worth remembering. = Đáng nhớ. 🎉 Getting lost with my friends was a memorable adventure.

Occasionally (adv) /əˈkeɪ.ʒən.əli/

Sometimes but not often. = Thỉnh thoảng. 🎉 I occasionally joined more gentle games like cooking.

Observe (v) /əbˈzɜːv/

To watch carefully. = Quan sát. 🎉 I like to observe children playing now and recall my past.

Recall (v) /rɪˈkɔːl/

To remember something. = Nhớ lại. 🎉 I recall the joy of running around the playground.

Playground (n) /ˈpleɪ.ɡraʊnd/

An outdoor area for children to play. = Sân chơi. 🎉 The school playground was our favourite spot.