độc quyền

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The Vietnamese word "độc quyền" means "monopoly" or "exclusive." It is used to describe a situation where one person or company has the sole rights to sell or control something, meaning no one else can do so. This term is often used in business contexts.

Usage Instructions:

• "Độc quyền" is typically used with nouns to specify what is being monopolized or exclusively controlled.
• It can describe rights, products, or services.

Examples:

1. Công ty này có độc quyền phân phối sản phẩm này.
   (This company has the exclusive rights to distribute this product.)

2. Họ là đại lý độc quyền cho thương hiệu nổi tiếng.
   (They are the sole agents for the famous brand.)

Advanced Usage:

• In legal and economic discussions, "độc quyền" can refer to specific market conditions where one entity dominates the market, which could lead to discussions about fairness and competition.
• You may also find it used in phrases such as "độc quyền thương mại" (trade monopoly) or "độc quyền kinh doanh" (business monopoly).

Word Variants:

• "Độc quyền hóa" (to monopolize) – This verb form means to take control or establish a monopoly over something.
• "Độc quyền hóa thị trường" (market monopolization) – Referring to the act of dominating a market.

Different Meanings:

While "độc quyền" primarily refers to monopoly or exclusivity, in a broader sense, it can also imply uniqueness or singularity in certain contexts, such as: - "Độc quyền về ý tưởng" (exclusive to an idea) – Meaning an idea that is unique to one person or group.

Synonyms:

• Đặc quyền – This means "special privilege" and can sometimes be used interchangeably, but it often implies a right or advantage rather than a monopoly.
• Quyền sở hữu – This translates to "ownership rights," which may also relate to the idea of exclusivity but is more about possession than access.

Academic

1. Monopoly
2. Sole, exclusive
   • Đại lý độc quyền
     The sole agent