cách ly

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The Vietnamese word "cách ly" is a verb that means "to isolate" or "to separate." It is commonly used in the context of keeping someone or something apart from others, usually to prevent the spread of illness or disease.

Usage Instructions:

• "Cách ly" is often used in health-related contexts, especially during outbreaks of infectious diseases.
• It can refer to isolating a person who may be sick or exposed to illness, or it can refer to isolating a specific area.

Example:

• "Bệnh nhân này cần phải được cách ly để tránh lây nhiễm cho người khác." (This patient needs to be isolated to prevent spreading the infection to others.)

Advanced Usage:

• "Khu cách ly" is a noun phrase that means "isolation ward." This term refers to a designated area where individuals are kept away from others for health reasons.
• Example: "Các bác sĩ đang làm việc trong khu cách ly để điều trị bệnh nhân." (The doctors are working in the isolation ward to treat patients.)

Word Variants:

• "Cách ly" can be used in various tenses and forms, such as:
  • "Cách ly" (isolate)
  • "Được cách ly" (to be isolated)
  • "Cách ly xã hội" (social distancing) – refers to measures taken to keep people apart to reduce the spread of disease.

Different Meanings:

While "cách ly" primarily refers to isolation in a health context, it can also be used in a broader sense to describe separating different groups or elements in other contexts, such as in scientific experiments or in discussions about social issues.

Synonyms:

• "Tách biệt" (to separate) – This can be used in similar contexts but is less specific to health-related situations.
• "Ngăn cách" (to keep apart) – This also conveys the idea of separation but is more general.

Academic

verb

1. to isolate
   • khu cách ly
     an isolation ward