phán

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phán

Ông phán ngồi làm việc tại bàn giấy trong tòa nhà.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To pronounce (judgment); to decree; to declare authoritatively: The core meaning of "phán" is to state something in a formal, authoritative, or final manner, as if delivering a judgment or an unchangeable order. It often implies the speaker holds superior knowledge or power.
    • To pontificate; to opine loftily: In modern, often critical usage, "phán" means to speak in a pompous, know-it-all manner, giving opinions as if they were absolute truths.
Usage Examples
  • Verb:
    • Chánh án phán quyết bị cáo tội. (The chief judge pronounced the defendant guilty.)
    • Ông chủ phán: "Dự án này phải hoàn thành vào tuần sau." (The boss decreed: "This project must be completed by next week.")
    • Anh ta chẳng biết , chỉ ngồi đó phán. (He doesn't know anything, he just sits there pontificating.)
Advanced Usage
  • "nói như thánh phán": To speak like an oracle; to speak as if one's words are divine law. This idiom highlights the absolute, unquestionable tone of the statement.
    • Đừng nói như thánh phán, chúng ta cần thảo luận thêm. (Don't speak as if it's an oracle; we need to discuss further.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Thẩm phán (n): Judge, magistrate. This compound noun directly incorporates "phán" in its sense of making judgments.
    • Vị thẩm phán rất công minh. (The judge is very fair.)
  • Phán quyết (n): Judgment, ruling, verdict.
    • Phán quyết của tòa án cuối cùng. (The court's ruling is final.)
Synonyms
  • Pronounce: To declare authoritatively or formally.
  • Decree: To order something by official authority.
  • Pontificate: To express opinions in a pompous and dogmatic way.
Related Idioms
  • Chỉ phán chẳng làm: To only talk loftily and not do anything; all talk and no action. This criticizes someone who gives orders or opinions but contributes no practical work.
    • Anh trưởng nhóm đó chỉ phán chẳng làm, mọi việc đều do cấp dưới xoay sở. (That team leader only pontificates and does nothing; all the work is handled by the subordinates.)
phán

Ông phán ngồi làm việc tại bàn giấy trong tòa nhà.

verb
  1. to order. to judge
    • thẩm phán
      judge magistrate