mãn khoá

Definition
  1. Verb phrase:
    • To complete a course or term of study: Refers to finishing a prescribed period of education, training, or a specific program. It emphasizes reaching the end of the scheduled curriculum or session.
    • To graduate (from a specific course or program): While often translated as "graduate," it specifically denotes completion of a particular course or term, not necessarily the full degree ceremony (which is "tốt nghiệp").
Usage Examples
  • Verb phrase:
    • Sinh viên sẽ mãn khóa vào tháng Sáu. (The students will complete the course in June.)
    • Sau khi mãn khóa đào tạo, họ được cấp chứng chỉ. (After finishing the training course, they were awarded a certificate.)
Advanced Usage
  • The term is often used in administrative or formal educational contexts to mark the conclusion of a specific learning period, such as a training program, a professional course, or an academic term.
Variants and Related Words
  • Tốt nghiệp (v): To graduate (commonly used for formal graduation from a school, college, or university with a degree).
  • Kết thúc khóa học (v): To end/finish a course (a more general phrase).
Synonyms
  • Complete a course: To finish all requirements of a specific program.
  • Finish a term: To reach the end of an academic or training session.
Related Phrases
  • Lễ mãn khóa: A closing ceremony or completion ceremony for a course.
    • Lễ mãn khóa sẽ được tổ chức vào cuối tuần. (The course completion ceremony will be held at the weekend.)
  • Thi mãn khóa: Final examination(s) at the end of a course.
    • Kỳ thi mãn khóa rất quan trọng. (The end-of-course examination is very important.)