Daily routines

I usually [...] at 6 AM but stay in bed for another ten minutes. - to stop sleeping; used for the exact moment you open your eyes (Thức dậy / mở mắt).

Wake up

It is so hard to [...] early on a cold winter morning. - to stand up out of bed after sleeping; used for physically leaving the bed (Rời khỏi giường).

Get up

I always [...] in the morning to wake myself up. - to wash yourself by standing under water falling from above; used for personal hygiene (Tắm vòi hoa sen).

Take a shower / Have a shower

After a long day, she likes to [...] with warm water and bubbles. - to wash your body while sitting in a tub of water (Tắm bồn).

Take a bath / Have a bath

Don't forget to [...] before you leave the house; it looks messy. - to make your hair smooth and neat using a brush (Chải tóc).

Brush your hair

Doctors say you should always [...] to start your day with energy. - to eat the first meal of the day (Ăn sáng).

Have breakfast / Eat breakfast

I usually leave the house at 7:30 AM to [...]. - to travel to the place where you do your job (Đi làm).

Go to work

Children in my neighborhood take the yellow bus to [...]. - to travel to an educational institution to learn (Đi học).

Go to school

We need to [...] at the supermarket because the fridge is empty. - to purchase food and other goods for the home (Mua thực phẩm / Đi chợ).

Buy groceries

After a long day at the office, I just want to [...] and relax. - to travel back to the place where you live (Đi về nhà).

Go home

Đến lượt bạn nấu bữa tối [...] tonight; I will wash the dishes later. - to prepare the evening meal by heating food (Nấu bữa tối).

It's your turn to cook dinner

My family usually sits down to [...] at 7 PM. - to eat the main meal of the day, usually in the evening (Ăn tối).

Have dinner / Eat dinner

I need to [...] for my formal business meeting tomorrow morning. - to make a piece of clothing smooth using a hot piece of electrical equipment (Là / Ủi áo sơ mi).

Iron a shirt

Hurry up and [...], or we will be late for the party! - to put clothes on yourself (Mặc quần áo).

Get dressed

Dentists recommend that you [...] at least twice a day. - to clean your teeth using a small brush and toothpaste (Đánh răng).

Brush your teeth

Use cold water to [...] and wake yourself up. - to clean the front part of your head with water and soap (Rửa mặt).

Wash your face

I arrive at the office and [...] at exactly 9 AM. - to begin doing your job for the day (Bắt đầu làm việc).

Start work

We usually take a break at noon to [...]. - to eat the meal that is eaten in the middle of the day (Ăn trưa).

Have lunch / Eat lunch

I usually [...] at 5 PM and pack my bag to leave the office. - to reach the end of your working day (Kết thúc công việc).

Finish work

I will call you as soon as I [...] and walk to my car. - to depart from your workplace at the end of the day (Rời chỗ làm).

Leave work

After everyone finished eating, the children helped to [...]. - to remove dishes and food from the table after a meal (Dọn bàn ăn).

Clear the table

Since you cooked the meal, I will [...]. - to clean the plates, pans, and other things used for eating and cooking (Rửa bát / Rửa chén).

Do the dishes / Wash the dishes

Every evening, he takes a leash to [...] in the park. - to take your pet dog outside for exercise (Dắt chó đi dạo).

Walk the dog

Turn off the lights and [...]; you have to wake up early tomorrow. - to lie down in your bed in order to sleep (Đi ngủ).

Go to bed

Owls sleep during the [...] and hunt for food at night. - the period of light between sunrise and sunset (Ban ngày).

Day

The stars shine very brightly in the clear sky at [...]. - the time of darkness between sunset and sunrise (Ban đêm).

Night

The gà trống gáy every morning just before [...]. - the period in the day when light from the sun begins to appear in the sky (Bình minh / Rạng đông).

rooster crows,

Dawn

I like to drink a cup of coffee early in the [...]. - the early part of the day, from when the sun rises until 12 o'clock in the middle of the day (Buổi sáng).

Morning

Let's meet for a cup of tea late in the [...], around 4 PM. - the period of the day from 12 o'clock in the middle of the day until about 6 o'clock in the evening (Buổi chiều).

Afternoon

The streetlights automatically turn on at [...]. - the time before night when it is not yet dark (Hoàng hôn / Chạng vạng).

Dusk

We like to watch television together in the [...] after dinner. - the part of the day between the end of the afternoon and night (Buổi tối).

Evening

I prefer studying in the [...] when everyone else is asleep. - the later part of the evening, close to nighttime (Đêm muộn).

Late evening

I go to the supermarket [...] on Sundays to buy all my food. - one time in a period of seven days (Một lần một tuần).

Once a week

She has English classes [...], on Tuesdays and Thursdays. - two times in a period of seven days (Hai lần một tuần).

Twice a week

He goes to the gym [...] to stay fit and healthy. - three instances in a period of seven days (Ba lần một tuần).

Three times a week

You must drink plenty of water [...] to stay healthy. - each day continuously (Mỗi ngày / Hằng ngày).

Every day