khảo tra
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Definition
- Verb:
- To investigate, to examine, to inquire into: "khảo tra" refers to the act of conducting a systematic, detailed study or examination to discover facts, verify information, or understand a situation thoroughly.
- To survey, to research: It can also mean to carry out a formal study or survey on a specific subject or area.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Cơ quan chức năng đang khảo tra nguyên nhân vụ tai nạn. (The authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.)
- Nhóm nghiên cứu sẽ khảo tra thực trạng giáo dục ở vùng sâu. (The research team will survey the educational situation in remote areas.)
- Chúng tôi cần khảo tra kỹ lưỡng trước khi đưa ra kết luận. (We need to investigate carefully before drawing a conclusion.)
Advanced Usage
"tiến hành khảo tra": to conduct an investigation/survey.
- Họ đã tiến hành khảo tra ý kiến của người dân. (They conducted a survey of public opinion.)
"khảo tra tại chỗ": to conduct an on-site investigation.
- Cảnh sát phải khảo tra tại chỗ để thu thập chứng cứ. (The police had to conduct an on-site investigation to collect evidence.)
Variants and Related Words
Khảo sát (Verb): To survey, to study. Often used interchangeably with "khảo tra" but can imply a slightly broader or more general study.
- Khảo sát thị trường (Market survey)
Điều tra (Verb): To investigate, to probe. Often used in legal, police, or formal inquiry contexts.
- Điều tra tội phạm (To investigate a crime)
Thẩm tra (Verb): To verify, to examine (often for accuracy or authenticity).
- Thẩm tra hồ sơ (To verify documents)
Synonyms
- Nghiên cứu: To research, to study.
- Xem xét: To consider, to examine.
- Tìm hiểu: To find out, to learn about.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
Note: As a single verb, "khảo tra" is typically not broken into phrasal verb components in Vietnamese. The action is modified by adverbs or prepositional phrases (e.g., "khảo tra kỹ", "khảo tra về...").
Related Idioms
- "Khảo cho cùng, tra cho tận": (To investigate to the end, to examine to the root). This idiom emphasizes thoroughness and persistence in investigation.
- Vụ án này phải khảo cho cùng, tra cho tận mới ra manh mối. (This case must be investigated thoroughly to find any leads.)
- Investigate