gán
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Definition
- Verb:
- To foist: To force an unwanted thing, task, or idea upon someone else, often deceitfully or unfairly.
- To attribute (something negative): To assign blame, a fault, or a bad quality to someone, often without justification.
- To pledge (as payment): To give an item as a substitute for money to settle a debt.
- To force into marriage: To arrange a marriage for someone, especially a daughter, against their will.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Anh ta gán cho tôi trách nhiệm về sai lầm đó. (He foisted the responsibility for that mistake onto me.)
- Họ gán cho cô ấy cái tiếng là khó tính. (They attributed a reputation for being difficult to her.)
- Vì không có tiền, ông ấy phải gán chiếc xe đạp để trả nợ. (Having no money, he had to pledge his bicycle to pay the debt.)
- Gia đình đã gán cô ấy cho một người đàn ông giàu có. (The family forced her into marriage with a wealthy man.)
Advanced Usage
- The verb "gán" often carries a negative connotation of imposition, unfairness, or lack of consent. It is not used for neutral acts of giving or assigning.
Variants and Related Words
Gán ghép (v): To force a match or union; to pair people together (often in marriage or relationship) against their will.
- Cha mẹ không nên gán ghép con cái. (Parents should not force their children into arranged matches.)
Gán nợ (v): To settle a debt by handing over property.
- Cửa hàng phải gán nợ hàng hóa cho chủ nợ. (The shop had to settle the debt by handing over goods to the creditor.)
Synonyms
- Foist: To impose an unwelcome or unnecessary thing on someone.
- Impute: To attribute (especially a fault or crime) to someone.
- Pledge: To give as security for a debt.
- Consign: To give over to another's care (often used for forced marriage in this context).
Related Idioms
Gán tội: To falsely accuse; to pin a crime on someone.
- Không có bằng chứng, đừng gán tội cho người khác. (Without evidence, do not falsely accuse others.)
Gán của, gán con: Refers to the historical practice of using property or even one's children as collateral or payment for debt.
- Câu chuyện kể về thời kỳ người ta có thể phải gán của, gán con để sống. (The story tells of a time when people might have had to pledge their possessions or children to survive.)