Definition

1. Noun:
   • Index: A section, typically found at the end of a book, that lists key terms, names, or topics in a specific order (often alphabetical) along with the page numbers where they can be found, to aid in quick reference and lookup.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Hãy tra cứu từ khóa đó trong sách dẫn. (Look up that keyword in the index.)
  • Cuốn từ điển này có một sách dẫn rất chi tiết. (This dictionary has a very detailed index.)
  • Sách dẫn giúp người đọc tìm thông tin nhanh chóng. (An index helps readers find information quickly.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "sách dẫn" is considered somewhat archaic in modern Vietnamese. In contemporary usage, words like "bảng tra" (lookup table), "mục lục" (table of contents), or simply "index" (borrowed from English) are more commonly used for similar reference functions.

Variants and Related Words

• Bảng tra (n): A lookup table or index.
  • Phần bảng tra được đặt ở cuối sách. (The lookup table is placed at the end of the book.)
• Mục lục (n): Table of contents (usually at the front of a book, listing chapters).
  • Mục lục nằm ở những trang đầu tiên. (The table of contents is on the first few pages.)

Synonyms

• Index: An alphabetical list for reference.
• Guide: Something that provides direction or information for reference.
• Reference list: A compiled list for consultation.

Related Terms

• Phụ lục (n): Appendix. (A supplementary section at the end of a book.)
  • Dữ liệu thô được đưa vào phụ lục. (The raw data is included in the appendix.)
• Chú giải (n): Annotation, glossary. (A note of explanation or a list of specialized terms.)
  • Phần chú giải giải thích các thuật ngữ khó. (The glossary explains difficult terms.)

1. (từ cũ) Index