khoá

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The Vietnamese word "khoá" can have several meanings and uses, so let’s break it down for you.

Basic Definition:

1. Noun - Lock: "Khoá" primarily means a "lock." It refers to a device used to secure doors, cabinets, or other items.

Usage Instructions:

• When you want to refer to a physical lock, you can simply use "khoá."
• If you want to express the action of locking something, you would use the phrase "khoá [something]."

Examples:

• Khoá cửa: This means "to lock the door."

  • Example in a sentence: "Xin hãy khoá cửa trước khi rời đi." (Please lock the door before leaving.)

• Khoá an toàn: This means "safety lock."

  • Example: "Chúng ta cần sử dụng khoá an toàn cho cửa sổ." (We need to use a safety lock for the window.)

Advanced Usage:

1. Verb - To turn off/close: "Khoá" can also be used as a verb meaning "to turn off" or "to close."

Word Variants:

• Khoá mật mã: This refers to "cipher key" or "coding key," often used in computers or security systems.
• Khoá xe: This means "car lock," specifically referring to the mechanism that secures a vehicle.

Different Meanings:

• Depending on the context, "khoá" can refer to a physical lock, a method of securing something, or an action of closing or turning something off.

Synonyms:

• Khóa can be synonymous with:
  • Khóa an toàn (safety lock)
  • Khóa cửa (door lock)
  • Related terms like chốt (bolt) can also be used in some contexts, though they may refer to specific types of locks.

Academic

noun

1. Lock. padlock
   • Khoá cửa lại
     To lock the door
2. Lock
   • Khoá an toàn
     A safety lock
3. Key
   • Khoá mật mã
     A cipher key, a coding key
4. Buckle

verb

1. Turn off
   • Khoá vòi nước lại
     To turn off the water tap
2. Close
   • Khoá sổ
     To close a list
3. Buckle