bán đứt
Definition
- Verb:
- To sell outright; to sell completely and permanently: This term refers to the act of selling something in its entirety, with the seller relinquishing all future rights, claims, or interests in the sold item. It implies a final and absolute transfer of ownership.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Anh ấy quyết định bán đứt mảnh đất cho công ty bất động sản. (He decided to sell the land outright to the real estate company.)
- Công ty đã bán đứt bản quyền phát minh đó. (The company sold the invention's patent outright.)
Advanced Usage
- "bán đứt bán đoạn": This is a common idiomatic pairing meaning to sell off everything, piece by piece or in its entirety, often under pressure or out of necessity.
- Vì nợ nần, ông ấy phải bán đứt bán đoạn tài sản của mình. (Due to debt, he had to sell off all his assets.)
Variants and Related Words
- Bán (verb): To sell.
- Bán hẳn (verb): To sell completely/permanently (similar meaning, less common).
- Bán đoạn (verb): To sell in parts/pieces (often paired with "bán đứt").
Synonyms
- Bán toàn bộ: To sell the whole thing.
- Bán hết: To sell everything off.
Related Idioms
- Bán đứt bán đoạn: As mentioned above, this idiom emphasizes selling everything completely, often in a distressed situation.