xác minh
[saːk̚˧˦ mïŋ˧˧]
xác minh is the Vietnamese word for verification.
xác minh is used for confirmation or authentication. In a digital context, it is the standard term for technical processes such as identity verification or two-factor authentication.
Meaning: confirmation, authentication (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of xác (to confirm/solidify) and minh (to clarify/prove), literally meaning to make something clear and certain.
Did you know?
- The word xác in xác minh is a Sino-Vietnamese term meaning 'certain'. However, there is a homonym xác that means 'shell' or 'corpse', referring to the physical remains of a living thing.
- The word minh in xác minh comes from the Chinese character for 'bright' or 'clear'. In Vietnamese, this same root is used in words related to intelligence and enlightenment.
- While xác minh is the standard for 'verification', Vietnamese speakers often use the word check from English in casual, daily conversation to mean the same thing.
Examples in context
- Xác minh 2 bướcTwo-step verificationThis sentence is useful for seeing how to say 'Two-step verification' using xác minh.
- Nếu bạn muốn sử dụng dịch vụ này, cần có xác nhận bằng giấy tờ tùy thân.If you want to use this service, you need the verification with personal documents.
- Hãy xác thực email của bạn trước khi đăng nhập vào tài khoản.Please verify your email before logging into the account.
- Tôi cần bước xác minh này.I need this verification step.
- Quá trình xác minh rất quan trọng.The verification process is very important.
Example conversation
Hùng and Hương are discussing a security issue on their computer.
- HùngHương ơi, mã xác minh gửi đến đâu rồi?Huong, where is the verification code sent to?
- HươngEm vừa nhận được tin nhắn rồi.I just received the message.
- HùngAnh sẽ thử nhập nó ngay.I will try to enter it right away.
- HươngAnh hãy kiểm tra kỹ nhé.Please check it carefully.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry xác minh, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries xác, xác minh, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
