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hành quyết

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The Vietnamese word "hành quyết" translates to "execute" in English, particularly in the context of carrying out a death sentence. It is often used to describe the act of carrying out a punishment, especially in legal or military contexts.

Explanation:
  • Basic Meaning: "Hành quyết" specifically refers to the act of executing someone who has been sentenced to death.
  • Used in Context: It can also imply making a decisive action or carrying out a plan in a broader sense, but the primary usage is related to capital punishment.
Usage Instructions:
  • You can use "hành quyết" in formal or legal discussions, especially when talking about laws, justice systems, or historical events related to capital punishment.
  • It is not commonly used in everyday conversation unless discussing serious topics like crime or justice.
Examples:
  1. Trong một phiên tòa, bị cáo đã bị tuyên án tử hình sẽ bị hành quyết trong tháng tới. (In a court session, the defendant was sentenced to death and will be executed next month.)

  2. Nhiều nước đã bãi bỏ hình phạt hành quyết lý do nhân đạo. (Many countries have abolished the death penalty for humanitarian reasons.)

Advanced Usage:
  • "Hành quyết" can be used in a more metaphorical sense in literature or speeches, where it might refer to decisively ending something or taking strict action against issues.
  • Example: "Hành quyết cái ác" can be understood as "to decisively eliminate evil."
Word Variants:
  • There are no direct variants of "hành quyết," but you might encounter related phrases such as "hành hình," which also refers to execution but can imply torture or suffering involved in the execution process.
Different Meanings:
  • Generally, "hành quyết" retains its meaning related to execution and does not have many alternative meanings outside of this context.
Synonyms:
  • Chấp hành án tử: This phrase means to carry out a death sentence.
  • Thực hiện án tử: This means to carry out a judicial sentence, specifically a death sentence.
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