The Vietnamese word "khảo của" refers to the act of extorting money, typically by using threats or violence. It is a criminal activity where someone forces another person to give them money against their will, often through intimidation.
Usage Instructions:
"Khảo của" is used in contexts involving crime, especially when discussing robbery or extortion.
This term is usually associated with serious situations where safety is compromised.
Example:
Advanced Usage:
In more complex sentences, "khảo của" can be used to describe organized crime or elaborate schemes where multiple individuals are involved in extorting money from a larger group or organization.
Word Variants:
"Khảo" – can refer to probing or investigating, though in this context it specifically relates to extortion.
"Cướp" – means to rob or steal, and is often associated with "khảo của" to describe the nature of the crime.
Different Meanings:
While "khảo của" primarily means to extort money, "cướp" alone can refer to theft in a more general sense, not necessarily involving threats or violence.
Synonyms:
"Cưỡng đoạt" – this also means to seize or extort, often used in legal contexts.
"Bắt cóc tống tiền" – translates to "kidnapping for ransom," which is a more specific form of extortion.