truy tìm
Definition
- Verb:
- To search for / to hunt for: Refers to the act of actively and systematically looking for someone or something, often with determination or urgency. Commonly used in legal, law enforcement, or formal contexts.
- To be wanted (by authorities): Describes the status of a person who is the subject of an official search, typically by police or judicial bodies.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Cảnh sát đang truy tìm tên tội phạm nguy hiểm. (The police are searching for the dangerous criminal.)
- Anh ta bị truy tìm vì tội trốn thuế. (He is wanted for tax evasion.)
- Họ truy tìm nguồn gốc của bức thư cổ. (They are hunting for the origin of the ancient letter.)
Advanced Usage
- "truy tìm tung tích": to trace someone's whereabouts or track down someone's trail.
- Nhà điều tra truy tìm tung tích của nghi phạm. (The investigator is tracing the suspect's whereabouts.)
Variants and Related Words
- Truy nã (v): to issue a warrant for arrest, to be on the wanted list. This is a stronger, more specific legal term than "truy tìm."
- Lệnh truy nã toàn quốc đã được phát ra. (A nationwide arrest warrant has been issued.)
Synonyms
- Search for: to look thoroughly for.
- Hunt for: to pursue in order to find.
- Be wanted: to be sought by the authorities.
Related Idioms