Definition

1. Noun:
   • Reason, Ground, Basis: A fact, circumstance, or piece of evidence that provides logical justification or support for a belief, action, or argument. It refers to the foundation or premise for something.
   • Pretext, Motive: A stated or apparent reason that may be used to justify an action, sometimes concealing the true motive.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Anh ta tức giận mà không có căn cớ rõ ràng. (He got angry without a clear reason.)
  • Bản án phải dựa trên những căn cớ pháp lý vững chắc. (The verdict must be based on solid legal grounds.)
  • Họ từ chối lời mời với một căn cớ khả nghi. (They declined the invitation with a suspicious pretext.)

Advanced Usage

• Used in formal, legal, or analytical contexts to discuss the validity of arguments or decisions.
  • Việc điều tra cần căn cớ xác đáng. (The investigation requires proper grounds.)

Variants and Related Words

• Căn cứ (n): Base, basis, headquarters. Often used for physical bases or core evidence. It is more common than "căn cớ."

  • Căn cứ quân sự (military base)
  • Căn cứ vào luật pháp (based on the law)

• Lý do (n): Reason, cause. A more general and commonly used synonym.

  • Anh ấy trình bày lý do vắng mặt. (He explained his reason for absence.)

Synonyms

• Reason: The cause or explanation for an action.
• Grounds: A basis for belief, action, or argument.
• Basis: The underlying support or foundation.
• Pretext: A false reason used to conceal a real motive.

Related Phrases

• Không có căn cớ: Without reason, groundless, unfounded.

  • Lời buộc tội đó hoàn toàn không có căn cớ. (That accusation is completely groundless.)

• Dựa trên căn cớ: Based on grounds/evidence.

  • Phán quyết dựa trên căn cớ đầy đủ. (The ruling is based on sufficient grounds.)

1. Reason, ground
   • Không có căn cớ gì
     Without any reason,groundless