cảnh sát

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The Vietnamese word "cảnh sát" means "police" or "policeman" in English. It refers to someone who is part of the police force and is responsible for maintaining law and order, enforcing laws, and protecting citizens.

Usage Instructions:

• "cảnh sát" is a noun and can be used to refer to police officers in general or specific roles within the police force.

Example:

• Cảnh sát đã đến hiện trường vụ tai nạn.
  • (The police have arrived at the scene of the accident.)

Advanced Usage:

• You can combine "cảnh sát" with other words to specify different types of police:
  • cảnh sát giao thông: traffic police (officers who enforce traffic laws)
  • cảnh sát hình sự: criminal police (officers who investigate serious crimes)

Word Variants:

• Cảnh sát viên: police officer (a more formal term for a police officer)
• Cảnh sát cơ động: mobile police (a unit of police that responds quickly to emergencies)

Different Meanings:

While "cảnh sát" primarily refers to police, in some contexts, it can also imply the broader concept of law enforcement or security forces, depending on the discussion.

Synonyms:

• Công an: This term also means police but is often used more broadly to refer to the entire law enforcement agency in Vietnam.

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noun

1. Policeman
   • cảnh sát giao thông
     traffic police, policeman on point duty