Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

căn cứ

[kan˧˧ kɨ˧˦] 🎙 Say it

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

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Meaning · English

(noun) basis, grounds

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Lời phê bình không có căn cứ.The criticism is groundless.

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Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Meaning · English

(noun) a base (permanent structure for housing military)

Meaning · English

(verb) to base on

What does “căn cứ” mean?

(noun) basis, grounds

Is “căn cứ” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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