Word
Hãy hít thở.
Meaning
Breathe.
Part of speech
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Pronunciation
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Questions & Answers about Hãy hít thở.
What does hãy do in Hãy hít thở?
Hãy is a marker used to make a command, instruction, or encouragement.
So the pattern is roughly:
- hãy + verb
In this sentence:
- hãy = marks an imperative like do..., please..., or go ahead and...
- hít thở = the action
It often sounds a bit more deliberate, instructional, or written than plain everyday speech.
Can I leave out hãy and just say Hít thở?
Yes. Hít thở by itself can still work as a command, especially in speech.
Compare:
- Hãy hít thở. = somewhat more formal, instructional, or emphatic
- Hít thở đi. = very natural spoken command, like Breathe / Take a breath
- Hít thở nhé. = softer, gentler suggestion
So hãy is not required, but it changes the tone.
Why is it hít thở and not just thở?