Definition

Verb phrase: - To calculate or distribute on a per capita basis; to average out: This phrase describes the action of dividing a total amount equally among all members of a group, resulting in an average share for each person. It implies a simplified, uniform distribution without considering individual differences.

Usage Examples

• Verb phrase:
  • Công ty sẽ đổ đồng tiền thưởng cho tất cả nhân viên. (The company will distribute the bonus money equally among all employees.)
  • Chúng tôi đổ đồng chi phí ăn uống cho chuyến đi. (We split the food costs for the trip equally per person.)
  • Đừng đổ đồng mức lương, vì mỗi người có năng lực khác nhau. (Don't just average out the salaries, as each person has different capabilities.)

Advanced Usage

• "Tính toán/theo kiểu đổ đồng": (To calculate/in a uniform, averaged manner): Used to criticize a one-size-fits-all approach that ignores specific circumstances.
  • Chính sách này bị chỉ trích vì áp dụng theo kiểu đổ đồng. (This policy is criticized for being applied in a blanket, averaged manner.)

Variants and Related Words

• Bình quân (verb/adjective): To average; average, per capita. Often used in more formal or statistical contexts.
  • Thu nhập bình quân đầu người (Per capita income)
• Chia đều (verb phrase): To divide equally. A more general term for equal distribution.

Synonyms

• Phân chia theo đầu người: To distribute per capita.
• Tính bình quân: To calculate the average.

Notes on Meaning

The phrase 'đổ đồng' often carries a slightly negative or simplistic connotation. It suggests a method of calculation or distribution that is overly uniform and fails to account for individual variations, effort, or specific conditions. It is commonly used in contexts like splitting bills, allocating funds, or critiquing generalized policies.

1. On the average
   • Tính đổ đồng mỗi người được 5. 000 đồng
     On the average each head gets 5,000 dong