cất bước
[kət̚˧˦ ʔɓɨək̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to set off and go somewhere; to set out; to start on a journey
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Chị dặn tôi gặp chị vào giờ giải lao, rồi chị vội vã cất bước cùng đám bạn.She told me to meet her at recess, and then she hurriedly set off with her group of friends.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “cất bước” mean?
(verb) to set off and go somewhere; to set out; to start on a journey
Is “cất bước” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.