báo động

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The Vietnamese word "báo động" has both noun and verb forms and is commonly used in various contexts. Here’s a breakdown to help you understand its meaning and usage:

Meaning:

1. Noun:

   • "báo động" refers to an alert or alarm. It indicates a warning signal or a state of heightened awareness regarding potential danger or important situations.

2. Verb:

   • "báo động" can also mean to alert or to cause someone to become aware of something that requires attention or action.

Usage Instructions:

• As a noun, you can use "báo động" when talking about alarms, warnings, or situations that require immediate attention.
• As a verb, use it when you want to express the act of warning or alerting someone about a situation.

Examples:

• Noun:

  • "kéo còi báo động": to sound the alarm. (This phrase is used when an alarm is triggered.)
  • "còi báo cháy": fire alarm. (This refers to alarms specifically designed to alert people to a fire.)
  • "quân đội được đặt trong tình trạng báo động hoàn toàn": The troops were placed on full alert. (This indicates military readiness for action.)
  • "năng suất đã tụt đến mức báo động": The productivity has dropped to an alarming low. (This highlights a serious concern regarding productivity.)

• Verb:

  • "nhận được / phát lệnh báo động": to receive/give the alert. (This phrase is used when someone gets or sends out an alarm or warning.)
  • "báo động cho mọi người": to alert everyone. (This is used when you want to inform everyone about a situation.)

Advanced Usage:

• You can use "báo động" in more complex sentences to discuss situations that are critical or urgent. For example:
  • "Tình hình an ninh trong khu vực đã đến mức báo động.": The security situation in the area has reached an alarming level.
  • "Các nhà chức trách đã báo động về nguy cơ thiên tai.": Authorities have alerted about the risk of natural disasters.

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "báo động" in terms of different forms, but you may encounter related words based on the context, such as:
  • "báo": to report, to inform.
  • "động": to move, to act.

Different Meanings:

• While "báo động" primarily refers to alerts or alarms, in a broader sense, it can also imply a state of urgency or critical alertness about various issues, be it health, security, or environmental concerns.

Synonyms:

• Some synonyms for "báo động" include:
  • "cảnh báo": warning (more general).
  • "còi": horn or siren (used in the context of alarms).
  • "đánh thức": to awaken or alert someone.

Academic

noun

1. Alert, alarm
   • kéo còi báo động
     to sound the alarm
   • còi báo cháy
     fire alarm
   • quân đội được đặt trong tình trạng báo động hoàn toàn
     the troops were placed on full alert
   • nhận được / phát lệnh báo động
     to receive/give the alert
   • năng suất đã tụt đến mức báo động
     the productivity has dropped to an alarming low
   • nạn quấy rối tình dục đã gia tăng đến mức báo động
     sexual harassments have increased alarmingly

verb

1. To alarm, to alert