căn cứ

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The Vietnamese word "căn cứ" is a noun that generally means "basis" or "foundation." It can refer to the evidence or reasons supporting an idea or belief.

Basic Usage

1. As a noun for basis or foundation:

   • When you want to express that something is supported by strong evidence or reasoning, you can use "căn cứ."

2. In specific contexts:

   • "Kết luận có căn cứ" means "a well-founded conclusion," indicating that the conclusion is based on solid reasons.
   • "Căn cứ hậu cần" means "a logistics base," referring to a place that supports logistical operations.
   • "Căn cứ không quân" means "an air base," and "căn cứ quân sự" means "a military base," both indicating specific types of physical locations that serve as operational foundations.

Advanced Usage

• As a verb, "căn cứ" can mean "to base oneself on" or "to rely on."
  • Example: "Căn cứ vào tình hình mà đề ra chủ trương" translates to "Base the policy on the situation," meaning to formulate a policy based on the current circumstances.

Word Variants

• You might encounter related phrases or terms:
  • "Căn cứ pháp lý" means "legal basis," referring to the legal foundation for actions or decisions.
  • "Căn cứ địa" means "base area," often used in military contexts to describe a secure area for operations.

Different Meanings

• While "căn cứ" primarily refers to a basis or foundation, in military contexts, it emphasizes locations where operations are conducted, such as military or air bases.
• In a more abstract sense, it can also refer to the rationale behind decisions or beliefs.

Academic

noun

1. Basis, foundation
   • có đủ căn cứ để tin vào thắng lợi
     there is enough foundation to believe in success; belief in success is well-founded
   • kết luận có căn cứ
     a well-founded conclusion
2. Base
   • căn cứ hậu cần
     a logistics base
   • căn cứ không quân
     an air base
   • căn cứ quân sự
     a military base

verb

1. To base oneself on
   • căn cứ vào tình hình mà đề ra chủ trương