Definition

1. Verb:
   • To officially agree to or accept something, typically after careful consideration: "phê duyệt" means to give formal authorization, sanction, or consent to a plan, request, or document.
   • To approve, to ratify, to endorse: It implies a formal or official act of approval, often by a person or body in authority.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Hội đồng quản trị đã phê duyệt ngân sách mới. (The board of directors approved the new budget.)
  • Kế hoạch xây dựng cần được giám đốc phê duyệt trước khi thực hiện. (The construction plan needs to be approved by the director before implementation.)
  • Hồ sơ của anh ấy cuối cùng đã được phê duyệt. (His application was finally approved.)

Advanced Usage

• "được phê duyệt": to be approved (passive voice, common in formal contexts).

  • Dự án chỉ có thể bắt đầu khi được phê duyệt. (The project can only start once it is approved.)

• "trình lên để phê duyệt": to submit for approval.

  • Anh cần trình báo cáo lên để phê duyệt. (You need to submit the report for approval.)

Variants and Related Words

• Phê chuẩn (v): To ratify, to confirm officially (often used for treaties, high-level agreements).

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

• Chấp thuận (v): To consent, to agree (can be less formal than "phê duyệt").

  • Cha mẹ tôi đã chấp thuận kế hoạch du học. (My parents consented to the study abroad plan.)

• Đồng ý (v): To agree (general term, often informal).

  • Tôi đồng ý với đề xuất của bạn. (I agree with your proposal.)

Synonyms

• Thông qua: To pass, to adopt (e.g., a law, a resolution).
• Cho phép: To permit, to allow.
• Xác nhận: To confirm, to verify.

Related Phrases (Collocations)

• Phê duyệt đơn xin: To approve an application.

  • Bộ phận nhân sự phê duyệt đơn xin nghỉ phép. (The HR department approves leave applications.)

• Phê duyệt hợp đồng: To approve a contract.

  • Luật sư cần phê duyệt hợp đồng trước khi ký. (The lawyer needs to approve the contract before signing.)

Notes on Usage

• Formality: "Phê duyệt" is primarily used in formal, official, administrative, or business contexts. It is less common in casual daily conversation.
• Authority: The subject performing the action is usually an individual or organization with official power or responsibility (e.g., a manager, a committee, a government agency).
• Object: The object is typically a document, plan, proposal, budget, or request.

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