Definition

1. Verb:
   • To approve, to ratify, to grant official sanction: This is the primary meaning of "chuẩn y". It refers to the formal act by a person or authority with the proper jurisdiction (thẩm quyền) agreeing to and validating a proposal, plan, or document submitted by a subordinate level. It implies a final, authoritative endorsement.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Những điểm sửa đổi trong kế hoạch đã được cấp trên chuẩn y. (The amendments to the plan have been approved by the higher level.)
  • Hội đồng quản trị chuẩn y báo cáo tài chính năm nay. (The board of directors approved this year's financial report.)
  • Đề án nghiên cứu mới vẫn chưa được chuẩn y. (The new research project has not yet been approved.)

Advanced Usage

• Formal and Official Context: "Chuẩn y" is almost exclusively used in formal, administrative, bureaucratic, or legal contexts. It is not typically used for casual or personal approval.
  • Việc bổ nhiệm giám đốc phải được chuẩn y bởi Bộ trưởng. (The appointment of the director must be approved by the Minister.)

Variants and Related Words

• Phê chuẩn (v): to ratify, to confirm officially. Often used interchangeably with "chuẩn y" but can imply a slightly more procedural confirmation.

  • Hiệp ước đã được quốc hội phê chuẩn. (The treaty was ratified by the parliament.)

• Đồng ý (v): to agree, to consent. This is a general term for agreement and is less formal than "chuẩn y".

  • Tôi đồng ý với ý kiến của anh. (I agree with your opinion.)

• Thông qua (v): to pass, to adopt (e.g., a law or resolution).

  • Luật đã được thông qua với đa số phiếu. (The law was passed with a majority vote.)

Synonyms

• Approve: to officially agree to or accept as satisfactory.
• Ratify: to give formal consent to; make officially valid.
• Sanction: to give official permission or approval for an action.
• Endorse: to declare one's public approval or support.

Related Terms

• Cấp có thẩm quyền: competent authority, authorized level. This phrase is frequently associated with the subject that performs the action of "chuẩn y".
• Đệ trình: to submit, to present (a document for approval). This is the action typically taken before something can be "chuẩn y".

verb

1. To approve, to grant
   • những điểm sửa đổi trong kế hoạch đã được cấp trên chuẩn y
     the amendments to the plan have been approved by higher level