Definition

1. Verb:
   • To grant, to bestow (an official title, rank, or privilege): "ban cấp" refers to the formal act of a person or institution in a high position conferring something, such as a title, land, or authority, to a subordinate. It is an official and often solemn action.
   • To confer, to award: It can also mean to officially give a reward, honor, or specific right.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Nhà vua ban cấp đất đai cho các công thần. (The king granted land to his meritorious officials.)
  • Chính phủ ban cấp quyền tự chủ cho trường đại học. (The government bestowed autonomy upon the university.)
  • Huân chương được ban cấp cho những cá nhân xuất sắc. (The medal is awarded to outstanding individuals.)

Advanced Usage

• "ban cấp bằng sắc": to grant a diploma or a certificate of merit.

  • Bộ trưởng ban cấp bằng sắc cho các tân khoa. (The Minister grants diplomas to the new graduates.)

• "được ban cấp": to be granted/bestowed (passive voice, indicating receipt).

  • Anh ấy được ban cấp danh hiệu "Nghệ sĩ Nhân dân". (He was conferred the title "People's Artist".)

Variants and Related Words

• Ban (v): to give, to bestow (a more general term, often used for favors, mercy, or gifts from a superior).
• Cấp (v): to issue, to provide, to supply (often used for documents, funds, or materials).
• Ban tặng (v): to bestow, to present (as a gift, often with a sense of grace).
• Phong cấp (v): to confer a rank or title.

Synonyms

• Trao tặng: to present, to award.
• Phong: to confer (a title).
• Cho: to give (a more common and less formal term).

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

Note: As a compound verb, "ban cấp" itself functions as a unit. Related phrases often involve its use with specific objects. - Ban cấp quyền lực: to confer power/authority. - Ban cấp đặc ân: to grant a privilege.

Related Idioms

• "Trên ban dưới cấp": This phrase describes the hierarchical relationship of granting from above and receiving from below, emphasizing the official chain of command and bestowal.
  • Mọi việc trong triều đình đều theo lệ "trên ban dưới cấp". (Everything in the court followed the rule of "the superior grants, the subordinate receives".)