cáo trạng

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The Vietnamese word "cáo trạng" is a noun that translates to "indictment" in English. It refers to a formal statement of charges against someone, typically in a legal context.

Basic Meaning:

• Cáo trạng is used to describe a document that outlines the accusations made by the prosecutor in a court case. It details the alleged crimes and serves as a basis for the prosecution’s case against the defendant.

Usage Instructions:

• You typically use "cáo trạng" in legal discussions or when talking about criminal cases. It’s most relevant in contexts involving law enforcement, courts, and judicial processes.

Example Sentences:

1. Công tố viên đọc bản cáo trạng.

   • The public prosecutor read the indictment.

2. Bản cáo trạng nêu rõ các tội danh của bị cáo.

   • The indictment clearly states the charges against the defendant.

Advanced Usage:

• "Cáo trạng" can also be used metaphorically in literature or social commentary. For example, an author might refer to a literary work as a "cáo trạng" against a particular social issue, meaning the work criticizes or condemns that issue.

Example in Literature:

• Truyện Kiều là bản cáo trạng lên án chế độ cũ.
  • "The Tale of Kieu" is an indictment of the old social system.

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "cáo trạng," but you might encounter related legal terms such as:
  • Bị cáo (defendant): the person accused in a court of law.
  • Công tố viên (prosecutor): the lawyer who presents the case against the accused.

Different Meanings:

• While "cáo trạng" primarily refers to a legal indictment, in a broader sense, it can mean any statement that condemns or criticizes something, such as social injustices or political systems.

Synonyms:

• Bản cáo buộc: This also means "charge" or "accusation."
• Cáo buộc: This means "accusation" and is used in similar contexts.

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noun

1. Indictment
   • công tố ủy viên đọc bản cáo trạng
     the public prosecutor read the indictment
   • truyện Kiều là bản cáo trạng lên án chế độ cũ
     Kieu is an indictment of the old social system