Definition

1. Verb:
   • To interrogate: To question someone formally, systematically, and thoroughly, especially in a legal or official context to discover facts or establish truth.
   • To question: To ask someone questions in a detailed and official manner, typically as part of an investigation or inquiry.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Cảnh sát đang xét hỏi nghi phạm. (The police are interrogating the suspect.)
  • Thẩm phán xét hỏi nhân chứng về những gì họ đã thấy. (The judge questioned the witness about what they saw.)
  • Việc xét hỏi phải được tiến hành theo đúng quy định pháp luật. (The interrogation must be conducted in accordance with legal regulations.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "xét hỏi" is primarily used in formal, legal, judicial, or investigative contexts. It implies a structured process of inquiry with an official purpose, such as gathering evidence or clarifying testimony, and is distinct from casual questioning.

Variants and Related Words

• Thẩm vấn (v): To interrogate, to examine. Often used interchangeably with "xét hỏi" in legal contexts.

  • Cơ quan điều tra tiến hành thẩm vấn bị can. (The investigative agency conducted an interrogation of the accused.)

• Chất vấn (v): To question, to interpellate. Often used in political or parliamentary contexts to hold officials accountable.

  • Đại biểu Quốc hội chất vấn Bộ trưởng. (The National Assembly delegate questioned the Minister.)

Synonyms

• Interrogate: To ask questions formally and systematically.
• Question: To ask questions, especially in an official setting.
• Examine: To inquire into or inspect closely.

Related Phrases

• Xét hỏi tại phiên tòa: To question/interrogate during a court hearing.

  • Luật sư sẽ xét hỏi nhân chứng tại phiên tòa. (The lawyer will question the witness during the court hearing.)

• Xét hỏi công khai: To question publicly.

  • Vụ án có phần xét hỏi công khai trước báo chí. (The case had a phase of public questioning before the press.)

verb

1. interrogate, question