ngục

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The Vietnamese word "ngục" is a noun that means "prison," "jail," or "gaol." It refers to a place where people are kept when they have been accused or convicted of a crime.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "ngục" when talking about imprisonment or referring to a specific prison.
• It is often used in formal contexts or when discussing legal matters.

Example:

• "Anh ta bị giam ở ngục một năm." (He was imprisoned in jail for one year.)
• "Ngục tối đó thật đáng sợ." (That prison cell is really scary.)

Advanced Usage:

• "Vượt ngục" means "to break out of prison." It is often used in stories or discussions about escape.
• Example: "Họ đã lên kế hoạch để vượt ngục." (They planned to escape from prison.)

Word Variants:

• "Ngục tù" is another term that combines "ngục" with "tù," which also means prison. It can emphasize the condition of being imprisoned.
• Example: "Cuộc sống trong ngục tù rất khổ sở." (Life in prison is very miserable.)

Different Meanings:

• In some contexts, "ngục" can also refer to "cell" (as in a prison cell), but it primarily denotes a larger facility for confinement.

Synonyms:

• "Tù" is a synonym that also means "prison" but can refer more broadly to the concept of confinement.
• Example: "Tôi không thể tin rằng anh ấy bị đưa vào tù." (I can’t believe he was sent to prison.)

Academic

noun

1. prison; jail; gaol
   • vượt ngục
     to break prison