chiếm đoạt

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The Vietnamese word "chiếm đoạt" is a verb that means "to appropriate" or "to seize." It is often used in contexts where someone takes something that belongs to someone else, usually without permission or in an illegal way.

Usage Instructions:

• "Chiếm đoạt" is typically used in formal or legal contexts, such as discussions about theft, fraud, or illegal acquisition of property.
• It can be used in both written and spoken language, but is more common in written forms, such as news articles or legal documents.

Examples:

1. Basic Example:

   • "Hắn đã chiếm đoạt tài sản của người khác."
   • (He has appropriated someone else's property.)

2. Advanced Example:

   • "Công ty bị cáo buộc đã chiếm đoạt công nghệ của đối thủ."
   • (The company was accused of seizing the technology of its competitor.)

Word Variants:

• Chiếm đoạt tài sản: To appropriate property.
• Chiếm đoạt quyền lợi: To seize rights or benefits.

Different Meanings:

While "chiếm đoạt" primarily refers to taking something unlawfully, in some broader contexts, it can also refer to gaining control over something, such as an idea or a position, but this usage is less common.

Synonyms:

• Cướp: To rob.
• Lấy: To take (though "lấy" is more neutral and can be used in a lawful context).
• Tịch thu: To confiscate (often used in legal contexts).

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verb

1. To appropriate