bỏ phiếu

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The Vietnamese word "bỏ phiếu" is a verb that means "to vote" or "to cast a ballot." It is used when someone goes to the polls to express their choice in an election or decision-making process.

Basic Explanation:

• Meaning: To go to the polls or to submit your vote in an election.
• Usage: You use "bỏ phiếu" when you want to talk about participating in an election or voting on a specific issue.

Example:

• Sentence: "Tôi sẽ đi bỏ phiếu cho người xứng đáng."
• Translation: "I will go to vote for the truly representative people."

Advanced Usage:

• You can also use "bỏ phiếu" in a more formal context, such as in discussions about democracy, civic engagement, or public policy.
• Example: "Mỗi công dân đều có quyền bỏ phiếu trong các cuộc bầu cử."
• Translation: "Every citizen has the right to vote in elections."

Word Variants:

• Bỏ phiếu kín: This means "secret ballot," where the votes are cast privately.
• Bỏ phiếu trực tiếp: This refers to "direct voting," where voters cast their votes in person.

Different Meaning:

While "bỏ phiếu" primarily refers to voting, it can sometimes be used metaphorically to mean making a choice or decision in other contexts (though this is less common).

Synonyms:

• Bầu cử: This means "to elect" and is often used in the context of elections.
• Lựa chọn: This means "to choose" and can be used in broader contexts beyond voting.

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verb

1. To go to the polls
   • bỏ phiếu cho người xứng đáng
     to vote for the truly representative people