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khám

Pronunciation Northern /xaːm˧˥/ Central /kʰa̰ːm˩˧/ Southern /kʰaːm˧˥/
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see doctor
Verb
see doctor

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4 senses 3 meanings
Meaning
4 senses · 3 meanings
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see doctor

Verb · 2 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to see a doctor Health, Diet & Medical CareTheme

To visit a medical professional for the purpose of receiving medical advice, an examination, or treatment.

vi Bạn nên đi khám định kỳ để theo dõi tình trạng sức khỏe của mình.

en You should go see a doctor regularly to monitor your health condition.

Sense 2 Verb
examine a patient Health, Diet & Medical CareTheme

To examine a person's body to determine their health condition (of a doctor or healthcare worker).

vi Bác sĩ đang tiến hành khám tổng quát cho các em học sinh.

en The doctor is conducting a general examination for the students.

search

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to search or examine Core Actions & OperationTheme Politics, Law, Institutions & SafetyTheme

To look through a place or person's belongings very carefully in order to find something during an investigation.

vi Cảnh sát tiến hành khám ngôi nhà để tìm tang vật.

en The police conducted a search of the house to look for evidence.

jail

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
jail or prison Places, Buildings & Public ServicesTheme Politics, Law, Institutions & SafetyTheme

A jail or prison where offenders or suspects are held.

vi Anh ta đã phải ngồi trong khám vài tháng để chờ ngày xét xử.

en He had to stay in jail for several months while awaiting trial.

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khăm / khẳm / khắm / khảm …
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phòng khám / xộ khám / phòng khám bệnh / Health, Diet & Medical Care …
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