cơ sở
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Meaning
3 senses · 3 meanings
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foundation
A foundation or basis is the fundamental ground upon which an idea or system is built.
vi Những bằng chứng này là cơ sở vững chắc cho luận điểm đó.
en This evidence is a solid basis for that argument.
facility
A premise or facility is a piece of real estate or a building belonging to an organization.
vi Cơ sở này sẽ được cải tạo lại vào tháng tới.
en This facility will be renovated next month.
facility
A facility is an institution or place designed to serve a specific purpose or provide a service.
vi Thành phố vừa khánh thành một cơ sở y tế hiện đại.
en The city has just inaugurated a modern medical facility.
Parts
cơ / sở
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Similar
cổ sơ / cơ số / foundation / foundation
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Use
cơ sở hạ tầng / cơ sở dữ liệu / hạ tầng cơ sở / trung học cơ sở …
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Questions and answers
What does “cơ sở” mean?
In English, “cơ sở” can mean “foundation” or “facility”, depending on the sense.
How do the meanings of “cơ sở” differ?
- “foundation”: A foundation or basis is the fundamental ground upon which an idea or system is built.
- “facility”: A facility is an institution or place designed to serve a specific purpose or provide a service.