bỏ ngục
Definition
- Verb:
- To imprison, to incarcerate: The act of putting someone in prison or jail as a form of punishment or detention. It is synonymous with 'bỏ tù' (to put in prison).
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Chính quyền đã quyết định bỏ ngục những kẻ phạm tội. (The authorities decided to imprison the criminals.)
- Hành động bỏ ngục người vô tội là trái với luật pháp. (The act of incarcerating innocent people is against the law.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is formal and carries a strong legal/judicial connotation. It is typically used in official, legal, or historical contexts rather than in casual conversation.
Variants and Related Words
- Bỏ tù (verb): To imprison, to jail. This is the more common and direct synonym.
- Tống giam (verb): To commit to jail, to lock up.
- Giam cầm (verb): To detain, to hold captive (can be broader than just formal imprisonment).
Synonyms
- Giam giữ: To detain, to hold in custody.
- Cầm tù: To take prisoner, to hold captive.
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