khám

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The Vietnamese word "khám" can function both as a verb and a noun, and it has different meanings depending on the context.

As a Verb:

1. Meaning:

   • To search or examine something thoroughly.
   • To conduct an inspection or investigation.

2. Usage Instructions:

   • When using "khám" as a verb, it usually requires an object to specify what is being searched or examined.
   • You can use it in various contexts, such as health (medical examinations) or general searches.

3. Examples:

   • "Khám một căn nhà" means "to search a house." This could be used in a context where someone is looking for something specific in a house.
   • "Khám một người bệnh" means "to examine a patient." This is used in a medical context when a doctor checks a patient’s health.

4. Advanced Usage:

   • In a legal context, "khám" can refer to a police search, such as "khám xét" (to search for evidence).
   • In scientific or technical contexts, "khám" can refer to examining data or conducting experiments.

As a Noun:

1. Meaning:

   • "Khám" can also mean "prison," "jail," or "gaol."

2. Usage Instructions:

   • When used as a noun, it typically refers to a place of detention.

3. Examples:

   • "Anh ta bị đưa vào khám" means "He was taken to jail." This indicates that someone has been incarcerated.

Word Variants:

• Khám bệnh: refers specifically to a medical examination.
• Khám xét: means to search or investigate thoroughly, often used in legal contexts.

Different Meanings:

• As a verb, it emphasizes the action of searching or examining.
• As a noun, it refers to a place of confinement.

Synonyms:

• For the verb usage:

  • Kiểm tra: to check or inspect.
  • Tìm kiếm: to search for.

• For the noun usage:

  • Nhà tù: prison.
  • Trại giam: detention center.

Academic

verb

1. to search; to examine; to conduct a search
   • khám một căn nhà
     to search a house to overhaul
   • khám một người bệnh
     to overhaul a patient

noun

1. prison; jail; gaol