Definition

1. Verb:
   • To rely on the strength of; to base oneself on; to use as a basis: The primary meaning of "bằng cứ" is to depend on or use something (such as evidence, documents, or testimony) as a foundation or support for a statement, argument, or conclusion.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Bằng cứ vào tài liệu, có thể khẳng định được điều đó. (Relying on the documents, we can affirm that.)
  • Không nên bằng cứ vào một nguồn thông tin duy nhất. (One should not base oneself on a single source of information.)
  • Công tố viên bằng cứ vào lời khai của nhân chứng. (The prosecutor bases the case on the witness's testimony.)

Advanced Usage

• The verb "bằng cứ" is often followed by the preposition "vào" to form the phrase "bằng cứ vào," which directly translates to "based on" or "relying on."
• It is used in formal, legal, or academic contexts to indicate the evidential basis for a claim.

Variants and Related Words

• Bằng chứng (n): Evidence, proof.
  • Cần có bằng chứng cụ thể. (Concrete evidence is needed.)
• Căn cứ (v/n): To base on; a basis/base.
  • Căn cứ theo luật định. (Based on legal provisions.)

Synonyms

• Base on: To use as a foundation.
• Rely on: To depend on with confidence.
• Ground in: To provide a basis for.

Notes on Usage

• "Bằng cứ" as a verb is distinct from the noun "bằng chứng" (evidence). While "bằng chứng" is the object used, "bằng cứ" is the action of using that object as support.
• It is crucial for constructing logical arguments, as it emphasizes the act of drawing conclusions from verifiable sources.

verb

1. To rely on the strength of, to base oneself on
   • bằng cứ vào tài liệu, có thể khẳng định được điều đó
     relying on the strength of the documents, we can affirm that