Definition

Noun: - Semi-final: A stage in a knockout competition (such as in sports or games) that precedes the final round. It typically involves the four remaining participants or teams competing in two matches; the winners of these matches advance to the final.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Đội tuyển quốc gia đã giành quyền vào bán kết. (The national team has earned a place in the semi-final.)
  • Hai trận bán kết sẽ diễn ra vào thứ Bảy. (The two semi-final matches will take place on Saturday.)
  • Cô ấy là vận động viên lọt vào bán kết đơn nữ. (She is the athlete who advanced to the women's singles semi-final.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is almost exclusively used in the context of structured competitions and tournaments.
• It can be part of a compound noun specifying the type of competition, e.g., (Champions League semi-final).

Variants and Related Words

• Vòng bán kết (n): Semi-final round. This is a fuller, more formal term with the same meaning.
  • Họ đã bước vào vòng bán kết một cách đầy thuyết phục. (They entered the semi-final round very convincingly.)

Synonyms

• Semi-final: The direct and most common equivalent.
• Penultimate round: A more formal term meaning the round before the last.

Related Terms

• Chung kết (n): Final. The ultimate round of a competition.
• Tứ kết (n): Quarter-final. The round preceding the semi-final.
• Vòng loại (n): Qualifying round. The preliminary stage before the main knockout rounds.

noun

1. Semi-final
   • tôi bảo đảm đội bóng này sẽ được vào bán kết
     I am sure this football team will be qualified for the semi-final