This is the 994th most frequent Vietnamese word.
kiểm
"Kiểm" means "to check" or "to examine."
In this sentence, "kiểm" forms part of the verb "kiểm tra," which means "to check" or "to inspect." Its usage indicates the action of reviewing or verifying something.
Tôi cần kiểm tra bài tập trước khi nộp.
I need to check the homework before submitting it.
Here, "kiểm" is used in the compound verb "kiểm soát," which translates to "to control" or "to supervise." It implies an action of monitoring or managing something.
Các nhân viên sẽ kiểm soát vé ở cửa vào.
The staff will control the tickets at the entrance.
In this example, "kiểm" is part of the compound verb "kiểm kê," which means "to inventory" or "to take stock." It signifies detailed examination for recordkeeping.