No. 553 in Vietnamese
chứng
"Chứng" in Vietnamese can mean "certificate," "proof," or "symptom," depending on context.
In a sentence
Tôi đã nhận được giấy chứng nhận từ trường học.
I received a certificate from the school.
In this context, "chứng" is used as part of "chứng nhận," which means "certification." It relates to an official document that confirms something.
Anh ấy có một chứng bệnh khó chữa.
He has a hard-to-cure illness.
Here, "chứng" refers to a "syndrome" or "medical condition." It indicates a specific kind of illness or disorder.
Chúng ta cần chứng cứ cụ thể để chứng minh sự thật.
We need concrete evidence to prove the truth.
In this sentence, "chứng" appears in "chứng cứ" (evidence) and "chứng minh" (to prove), relating to the concept of validating or confirming something.
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