canh gác

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The Vietnamese word "canh gác" means "to mount guard" or "to keep watch." It is often used in contexts where someone is responsible for monitoring a place or ensuring safety.

Basic Meaning:

• Canh gác: To keep watch or guard a specific location to ensure safety and security.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "canh gác" when talking about people or groups who are assigned to protect a place, such as a factory, home, or event.
• It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Example:

1. Cảnh sát canh gác khu phố suốt đêm.

   • Translation: The police keep watch over the neighborhood all night.

2. Chúng tôi cần người canh gác khi tổ chức sự kiện này.

   • Translation: We need someone to guard/watch over when organizing this event.

Advanced Usage:

• "Canh gác" can also be used metaphorically to describe being vigilant or cautious in various situations, not just physical guarding.
• For instance, in discussions about cybersecurity, you might hear: "Cần canh gác an ninh mạng." (We need to guard against cybersecurity threats.)

Word Variants:

• Người canh gác: Guard or watchman (the person who keeps watch).
• Canh gác an ninh: Security guard (referring to someone specifically tasked with security duties).

Different Meanings:

• While "canh gác" primarily refers to physical guarding, it can also imply vigilance in non-physical contexts, such as monitoring a situation closely.

Synonyms:

• Bảo vệ: To protect or guard.
• Trông coi: To look after or supervise.

Academic

1. To mount guard, to mount sentry
   • tự vệ canh gác nhà máy
     self-defence men mount guard over their factory