giấy căn cước
Definition
- Noun:
- Identity card: An official document issued by the state to a citizen, containing personal information such as full name, date of birth, place of origin, and a unique identification number. It is used to verify a person's identity and citizenship.
- Identification paper: A formal term for a document that serves as primary proof of identity within a country.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Khi đi máy bay, bạn phải xuất trình giấy căn cước. (When traveling by plane, you must present your identity card.)
- Giấy căn cước của tôi sắp hết hạn. (My identity card is about to expire.)
- Công an yêu cầu xem giấy căn cước của người lái xe. (The police asked to see the driver's identity card.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "giấy căn cước" is the traditional and formal name for what is now more commonly referred to as "Căn cước công dân" (Citizen Identity Card) in contemporary legal and administrative contexts in Vietnam. The newer card often includes an embedded electronic chip.
Variants and Related Words
Căn cước công dân (n): Citizen Identity Card. The modern, chip-based identity card.
- Căn cước công dân có gắn chip được sử dụng rộng rãi. (The chip-based citizen identity card is widely used.)
Chứng minh nhân dân (n): People's Identity Card. This was the former name for the primary identity document in Vietnam, now superseded by the Citizen Identity Card.
- Chứng minh nhân dân 9 số vẫn còn giá trị đến hết thời hạn. (The 9-digit People's Identity Card remains valid until its expiration date.)
Synonyms
- Identity card: A card carrying personal details for identification.
- ID card: A common abbreviation for an identity card.
- Identification document: A general term for any document used to verify identity.
Related Terms
Hộ chiếu (n): Passport. An official document issued by a government for international travel.
- Hộ chiếu và giấy căn cước là hai loại giấy tờ khác nhau. (A passport and an identity card are two different types of documents.)
Giấy tờ tùy thân (n): Identification papers / Personal papers. A broader category that includes identity cards, driver's licenses, etc.
- Bạn cần mang theo giấy tờ tùy thân. (You need to bring your identification papers.)