giấy chứng chỉ
Definition
- Noun:
- A formal, official document issued by a competent authority (such as a school, government agency, or professional body) that attests to a fact, confirms the completion of a course of study, or verifies the possession of a specific qualification, skill, or right.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Tốt nghiệp xong, cô ấy nhận được giấy chứng chỉ. (After graduating, she received her certificate.)
- Ứng viên cần nộp giấy chứng chỉ ngoại ngữ. (Candidates need to submit a language proficiency certificate.)
- Anh ấy đã hoàn thành khóa học và được cấp giấy chứng chỉ hành nghề. (He completed the course and was granted a professional practice certificate.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is a compound noun. Its meaning is specific and formal, distinguishing it from simpler documents. It often implies the document has legal or official standing.
- "Giấy chứng chỉ gốc": original certificate.
- Hãy mang theo giấy chứng chỉ gốc để đối chiếu. (Please bring the original certificate for verification.)
Variants and Related Words
- Chứng chỉ (n): certificate, credential. Often used interchangeably with "giấy chứng chỉ," but can be slightly more abstract, referring to the credential itself.
- Anh ấy có chứng chỉ kế toán. (He has an accounting certificate.)
- Giấy chứng nhận (n): certification, attestation. Very similar in meaning and often used synonymously, though it can sometimes refer to a document certifying a specific event or status (e.g., birth, marriage, health) rather than an educational achievement.
- Bệnh viện cấp giấy chứng nhận sức khỏe. (The hospital issued a health certification.)
- Văn bằng (n): diploma, degree. Typically refers to a higher-level academic award (like a university degree) as opposed to a certificate for a shorter course or skill.
Synonyms
- Certificate
- Credential
- Diploma (for academic contexts)
- Certification
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms specifically using the full term "giấy chứng chỉ." The concept is typically expressed directly.
noun
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certificate
