khuyến cáo

Definition

Verb:
- To recommend: To formally or officially suggest a particular course of action as being the most suitable or advisable option, often based on expert analysis or for the public good.
- To advise / To caution: To give counsel or a warning, typically issued by an authoritative body to a wide audience regarding potential risks or necessary precautions.
Noun:
- A recommendation / An advisory: A formal piece of advice or warning, often public and issued by an official organization.

Usage Examples

Verb:
- Bộ Y tế khuyến cáo người dân tiêm phòng đầy đủ. (The Ministry of Health recommends that people get fully vaccinated.)
- Nhà chức trách khuyến cáo không nên bơi ở vùng biển này vì có dòng chảy xa bờ. (The authorities advise against swimming in this coastal area due to rip currents.)
Noun:
- Lời khuyến cáo từ chuyên gia rất quan trọng. (The recommendation from the expert is very important.)
- Công ty đã đưa ra một khuyến cáo về việc thu hồi sản phẩm. (The company issued an advisory regarding the product recall.)

Advanced Usage

Used in formal, public, or official contexts (e.g., government announcements, health alerts, technical bulletins) rather than casual, personal advice.
Often implies a stronger sense of urgency or importance than the more general "khuyên" (to advise).

Variants and Related Words

Lời khuyến cáo (n): The recommendation / the advisory statement.
Khuyến nghị (v/n): A close synonym, also meaning to recommend/recommendation, sometimes perceived as slightly more formal or policy-oriented.

Synonyms

Related Idioms and Phrases

Đưa ra khuyến cáo: To issue a recommendation/advisory.
- Tổ chức Y tế Thế giới đã đưa ra khuyến cáo mới. (The World Health Organization has issued a new advisory.)

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