túc trực

Thân thiện

Y tá túc trực bên giường bệnh nhân suốt đêm.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To keep watch: To be present and vigilant, often to guard, monitor, or care for someone or something.
   • To stand by / to sit by: To be constantly present and ready in a specific location, prepared to act or assist immediately when needed.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Y tá túc trực bên giường bệnh 24 giờ. (The nurse kept watch by the patient's bedside for 24 hours.)
  • Lính cứu hỏa túc trực tại trạm suốt đêm. (The firefighters stood by at the station all night.)
  • Anh ấy túc trực ở sân bay để đón khách. (He stood by at the airport to greet guests.)

Advanced Usage

• The word implies a sense of duty, readiness, and continuous, attentive presence. It is often used in contexts of professional care (medical, security) or during important, sensitive events.
• (The technical team is on standby to handle incidents.)

Variants and Related Words

• Trực (verb): To be on duty, to take one's turn on watch. While similar, "trực" often implies a scheduled shift, whereas "túc trực" emphasizes constant, ready presence.
  • Bác sĩ trực đêm. (The doctor is on night duty.)

Synonyms

• To be on standby: To be ready for immediate action.
• To be on vigil: To keep watch, especially during the night or during a period of observation.
• To be in attendance: To be present and available.

Related Idioms

• While "túc trực" itself is not typically part of a longer idiom, its meaning is central to phrases describing unwavering vigilance.
• : To keep watch day and night.
  • Cảnh sát túc trực ngày đêm tại hiện trường. (The police kept watch day and night at the scene.)

Học thuật

verb

1. to keep watch to stand by, to sit by