nhà tù

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The Vietnamese word "nhà tù" means "prison" or "jail" in English. It refers to a place where people are kept as a punishment for crimes they have committed.

Usage Instructions:

• Basic Usage: You can use "nhà tù" when talking about the concept of imprisonment in general or when referring to a specific prison.
• Context: This word is often used in discussions about law, crime, or justice.

Example:

• Sentence: "Anh ấy bị kết án và phải vào nhà tù." (Translation: "He was sentenced and had to go to prison.")

Advanced Usage:

• You can also use "nhà tù" in more complex sentences, especially when discussing the justice system or human rights.
• Example: "Nhiều tổ chức nhân quyền đang kêu gọi cải cách hệ thống nhà tù." (Translation: "Many human rights organizations are calling for reform of the prison system.")

Word Variants:

• "Nhà lao": This is another term for prison, similar in meaning to "nhà tù." It can be used interchangeably.
• "Nhà pha": This is a less common term for a jail, but it can also refer to a place of detention.

Different Meanings:

• While "nhà tù" primarily refers to a prison, in some contexts, it can also refer to a place of confinement more generally, such as in a metaphorical sense (e.g., feeling trapped in a situation).

Synonyms:

• "Nhà giam": This also means "prison" or "detention center."
• "Trại giam": This means "detention camp," often used for a larger facility that holds inmates.

Academic

1. cũng như nhà lao, nhà pha Prison,jail, gaol