cảnh cáo

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The Vietnamese word "cảnh cáo" is a verb that translates to "to warn" or "to give a strong warning" in English. It implies a serious notification about potential consequences if certain behaviors continue.

Usage Instructions:

• "Cảnh cáo" is often used in contexts where a warning is necessary to prevent future wrongdoing or to alert someone about serious repercussions for their actions.
• It can be used in both formal and informal situations, but it is commonly found in legal or disciplinary contexts.

Example:

• "Trừng trị tên kẻ cắp này để cảnh cáo những tên khác."
  • Translation: "To punish this thief as a warning to others."

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "cảnh cáo" can also relate to official warnings given by authorities (like a school or workplace) when someone breaks rules or laws. It can indicate that further actions may be taken if the behavior continues.

Word Variants:

• Cảnh cáo (verb): To warn.
• Cảnh cáo (noun): A warning (used less frequently).
• Cảnh báo: Similar but can mean "to alert" or "to notify" without the strong implication of consequences.

Different Meanings:

While "cảnh cáo" primarily means "to warn," it carries a connotation of seriousness and potential punishment. In contrast, "cảnh báo" (which means "to alert") may not imply any severe consequences but simply inform someone about a situation.

Synonyms:

• Cảnh báo: To alert, to notify.
• Nhắc nhở: To remind.
• Khiển trách: To reprimand.

Academic

verb

1. To warn, to serve a strong warning on
   • trừng trị tên kẻ cắp này để cảnh cáo những tên khác
     to punish this thief as a warning to others; to make an example of this thief