hầu kiện

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The Vietnamese word "hầu kiện" is an old term that means "to appear before the court" or "to face trial." It refers to the act of going to court to respond to legal charges or to participate in a legal proceeding.

Usage Instructions:

• "Hầu kiện" is typically used in formal or legal contexts. It is not a word you would use in everyday conversation unless you are discussing legal matters.
• It is often used to describe the situation when someone is summoned to court.

Example:

• "Anh ấy đã bị triệu tập để hầu kiện."
  • Translation: "He was summoned to appear in court."

Advanced Usage:

• In more complex sentences, you might find "hầu kiện" used in different contexts related to legal proceedings. For example:
  • "Cô ấy đã chuẩn bị kỹ lưỡng trước khi hầu kiện."

Word Variants:

• Hầu: This can mean "to serve" or "to attend to," but in this context, it specifically relates to legal matters.
• Kiện: This word means "to sue" or "to file a lawsuit." Together with "hầu," it emphasizes the act of being involved in a legal case.

Different Meanings:

• While "hầu kiện" primarily refers to appearing in court, it can also imply being involved in a lawsuit or legal dispute.

Academic

1. (từ cũ; nghĩa cũ) Appear before the court (to face trial)