có án
Definition
- Adjective (archaic, legal):
- Having a criminal record / Convicted: Describes a person who has been formally found guilty of a crime by a court of law and carries the legal status of a convict. This term is now considered archaic in modern Vietnamese legal language.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Ông ta là một người có án. (He is a man with a criminal record / a convicted man.)
- Những người có án thường khó xin việc. (People with criminal records often find it hard to get a job.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "có án" is primarily found in historical or formal texts. In contemporary legal and everyday contexts, phrases like "có tiền án" (to have a criminal record) or "bị kết án" (to be convicted) are more commonly used.
Variants and Related Words
Có tiền án (adj. phrase): to have a prior criminal record.
- Công ty không tuyển người có tiền án. (The company does not hire people with a criminal record.)
Bị kết án (verb phrase): to be convicted, to receive a sentence.
- Bị cáo bị kết án 5 năm tù. (The defendant was convicted to 5 years in prison.)
Án tích (noun): criminal record (the official record itself).
- Xóa án tích (to expunge a criminal record).
Synonyms
- Convicted: Declared guilty of a criminal offense by a court.
- With a criminal record: Having a history of being convicted of crimes.
Notes on Usage
- "Có án" is an outdated term. Learners should use "có tiền án" to accurately convey the meaning of "having a criminal record" in modern Vietnamese. The word "án" in this context specifically refers to a legal sentence or verdict.