Definition

Verb: - To select or elect someone for a position, title, or honor through collective discussion, deliberation, and often a vote within a group. The process emphasizes fairness, democracy, and consensus.

Usage

• The verb bình bầu is used to describe the formal or informal process of choosing individuals based on merit, achievement, or suitability, as decided by a group.
• It is commonly used in contexts like workplaces, schools, unions, or community organizations.
• Structure: bình bầu + someone (as) + position/title.
  • Cả lớp đang bình bầu lớp trưởng. (The whole class is electing a class president.)
  • Chúng tôi sẽ bình bầu nhân viên xuất sắc nhất tháng. (We will select the best employee of the month.)

Examples

• (This afternoon's meeting is to elect a new team leader.)
• (He was chosen as an emulation fighter thanks to his outstanding achievements.)
• (The board of directors elected Mr. Minh as chairman.)

Advanced Usage

• Được bình bầu: To be elected/chosen (passive voice, highlighting the recipient of the selection).
  • Cô giáo được học sinh bình bầu là giáo viên được yêu thích nhất. (The teacher was voted by the students as the most beloved teacher.)

Variants and Related Words

• Bầu (Verb): To elect, to vote for. This is a more general term for voting or electing, often used in political contexts. Bình bầu implies a more deliberative process than bầu.
  • bầu cử (election)
  • bầu chọn (to choose by vote)
• Bình xét (Verb): To consider and evaluate, often as a step before a final selection. It focuses more on the assessment phase.
• Suy tôn (Verb): To acclaim, to honor by public praise or unanimous agreement. It carries a more formal and respectful tone.

Synonyms

• Lựa chọn (Verb): To choose, to select. (More general, not necessarily involving group discussion).
• Bầu chọn (Verb): To choose by vote.
• Đề cử (Verb): To nominate. (This is the act of proposing a candidate, which may precede bình bầu).

Related Phrases (Collocations)

• bình bầu dân chủ: to elect democratically
• quá trình bình bầu: the election/selection process
• kết quả bình bầu: the election/selection result

1. To select through discussion