phòng gian
Người chủ nhà đang lắp thêm một chiếc khóa chắc chắn vào cửa sổ để phòng gian.
Definition
- Verb phrase:
- To guard against thieves / to take precautions against evildoers: The primary meaning refers to the act of making preparations or taking measures to prevent the activities of dishonest persons, criminals, or wrongdoers.
Usage Examples
- Verb phrase:
- Người dân được khuyến cáo phải luôn phòng gian. (Residents are advised to always guard against thieves.)
- Công ty tăng cường an ninh để phòng gian. (The company increased security to take precautions against evildoers.)
- Phòng gian là trách nhiệm của mọi người. (Guarding against dishonesty is everyone's responsibility.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase is often used in formal, advisory, or instructional contexts, such as in public safety announcements, regulations, or traditional proverbs emphasizing vigilance.
Variants and Related Words
- Phòng bị (v): to prepare, to take precautions (a more general term).
- Cảnh giác (v): to be vigilant, to be alert.
- Phòng ngừa (v): to prevent, to take preventive measures.
Synonyms
- To take precautions against crime
- To be on guard against malfeasance
- To prevent dishonesty
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "Cửa đóng then cài là cách phòng gian hiệu quả." (Locking doors and fastening bolts is an effective way to guard against thieves.) – This illustrates a practical application of the concept.
- The concept is central to traditional sayings about vigilance and collective security within a community.