Definition

1. Noun:
   • Blue book: An official government publication or report, typically bound in a blue cover, that documents policy, statistics, or diplomatic correspondence. It serves as an authoritative public record.
   • A specific type of reference book or guide, often issued by an authoritative body, that provides standard information, regulations, or data on a particular subject.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Chính phủ vừa phát hành một cuốn sách xanh về tình hình kinh tế. (The government has just issued a blue book on the economic situation.)
  • Thông tin chính thức được công bố trong sách xanh ngoại giao. (The official information was published in the diplomatic blue book.)
  • Sinh viên cần tra cứu quy định trong sách xanh của trường. (Students need to consult the regulations in the university's blue book.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in diplomatic and governmental contexts to denote comprehensive reports. For example, a "sách xanh ngoại giao" is a diplomatic blue book containing official foreign policy documents and statements.

Variants and Related Words

• Sách trắng (n): White paper; an authoritative report or guide informing readers concisely about a complex issue.
• Sách chỉ dẫn (n): Guidebook; a book of information or instructions.

Synonyms

• Official report: A formal document presenting authoritative findings.
• Government publication: A document issued by a government body.
• Reference book: A book intended for consultation on specific matters.

Related Idioms

• : To be officially documented or recorded.
  • Sự kiện lịch sử này đã nằm trong sách xanh. (This historical event has been recorded in the blue book.)

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