giáng cấp

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The Vietnamese word "giáng cấp" means to reduce someone to a lower rank or grade, often as a result of a mistake or misconduct. This term is commonly used in formal contexts, such as in workplaces or educational settings.

Usage Instructions:

• "Giáng cấp" is typically used in situations where a person is demoted due to their performance or behavior. It can refer to both professional and academic contexts.
• This term is often associated with disciplinary actions or evaluations.

Example:

• "Phạm khuyết điểm bị giáng cấp."
  • Translation: "Phạm was demoted due to his mistakes."

Advanced Usage:

• In a workplace context, you might say: "Nhân viên này đã bị giáng cấp vì không hoàn thành công việc đúng hạn."
  • Translation: "This employee was demoted for not completing their work on time."

Word Variants:

• "Giáng" (to lower) and "cấp" (rank or grade) can be used in different combinations with other words to express related meanings, such as "giáng chức" (to demote someone from a position).

Different Meanings:

• While "giáng cấp" specifically refers to demotion, in a more general context, "giáng" alone can mean to lower or drop something, while "cấp" can refer to levels or ranks.

Synonyms:

• "Giáng chức" (to demote someone from a position)
• "Hạ cấp" (to lower a rank)

Related Terms:

• "Thăng cấp" (to promote) can be considered an antonym, as it refers to raising someone’s rank or grade.

Academic

1. Reduce to a lower rank (grade), demote
   • Phạm khuyết điểm bị giáng cấp
     To be reduced to a lower rank because of some mistakes