Definition

Verb: - To denote; to enumerate; to specify clearly: The action of clearly pointing out, identifying, or listing specific details, elements, or characteristics. It implies making something explicit and unambiguous.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Giáo viên cần chỉ rõ những lỗi sai trong bài luận. (The teacher needs to point out the mistakes in the essay clearly.)
  • Báo cáo phải chỉ rõ nguyên nhân chính của sự cố. (The report must specify the main cause of the incident.)
  • Anh ấy đã chỉ rõ từng bước trong quy trình. (He enumerated each step in the process.)

Advanced Usage

• "chỉ rõ cho": to denote/point out clearly for someone.

  • Xin hãy chỉ rõ cho tôi vị trí chính xác trên bản đồ. (Please point out the exact location on the map for me.)

• "được chỉ rõ": to be specified/denoted clearly (passive voice).

  • Các điều kiện tham gia được chỉ rõ trong hợp đồng. (The participation conditions are specified in the contract.)

Variants and Related Words

• Chỉ (verb): to point, to indicate. A more general term.
• Nêu rõ (verb): to state clearly, to articulate. Similar in meaning but often focuses on verbal or written statement.
• Xác định rõ (verb): to identify clearly, to determine precisely.

Synonyms

• Xác định: to determine, to identify.
• Nêu bật: to highlight, to emphasize.
• Liệt kê: to list (specifically for enumeration).

Related Phrases (Collocations)

• Chỉ rõ mục đích: to specify the purpose.
• Chỉ rõ địa điểm: to denote the location.
• Chỉ rõ trách nhiệm: to clarify responsibilities.

Notes on Usage

• Formality: "Chỉ rõ" is neutral to formal. It is commonly used in academic, technical, official, and instructional contexts.
• Grammar: It is a transitive verb and often precedes a noun phrase detailing what is being specified (e.g., , ).
• The word combines "chỉ" (to point) and "rõ" (clear), literally meaning "to point clearly."

verb

1. to denote; to enumerate