tra cứu
Definition
- Verb:
- To look up: To search for specific information within a reference source, such as a dictionary, directory, or database.
- To look through / to consult: To examine documents, records, or materials systematically in order to find information or verify facts.
- To research / to investigate: To conduct a detailed study or inquiry by examining various sources of information.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Tôi cần tra cứu nghĩa của từ này trong từ điển. (I need to look up the meaning of this word in the dictionary.)
- Cô ấy đang tra cứu hồ sơ bệnh án cũ. (She is looking through the old medical records.)
- Nhà sử học tra cứu nhiều tài liệu để viết sách. (The historian researched many documents to write the book.)
Advanced Usage
"tra cứu thông tin": to look up information.
- Bạn có thể tra cứu thông tin chuyến bay trên trang web. (You can look up flight information on the website.)
"tra cứu nhanh": to perform a quick lookup.
- Tính năng này cho phép tra cứu nhanh số điện thoại. (This feature allows for a quick phone number lookup.)
Variants and Related Words
Tìm kiếm (v): to search, to seek. This is a broader term for searching, often used for online searches, while "tra cứu" implies consulting organized references.
- Anh ấy tìm kiếm thông tin trên mạng. (He searches for information online.)
Tham khảo (v): to consult, to refer to. This emphasizes using something as a source for guidance or information.
- Học sinh tham khảo ý kiến của giáo viên. (The student consults the teacher's opinion.)
Synonyms
- Consult: To seek information or advice from a source.
- Look up: To search for and find a specific piece of information.
- Refer to: To turn to for information.
Related Idioms
Note: "Tra cứu" itself is a precise term and is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions. Its usage is typically literal, relating to the act of searching reference materials.
verb
- to look up, to look through
