phạt vạ

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The Vietnamese word "phạt vạ" means to punish someone by imposing a fine, or simply, to fine someone. It is often used in legal or formal contexts where a person or organization has violated a rule or law and is required to pay money as a penalty.

Usage Instructions:

• "Phạt vạ" is typically used when discussing penalties related to legal offenses, traffic violations, or breaches of regulations.
• You use it in contexts where a fine is a consequence of someone's actions.

Example:

1. Simple Sentence: "Anh ấy đã bị phạt vạ vì lái xe vượt tốc độ." Translation: "He was fined for speeding."

Advanced Usage:

• In more complex sentences, you might talk about the process or reasons for the fine: "Công ty bị phạt vạ vì không tuân thủ các quy định an toàn lao động." Translation: "The company was fined for not complying with labor safety regulations."

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants for "phạt vạ," but you can use related terms to expand your vocabulary:
  • "phạt" (to punish)
  • "vạ" (fine or penalty)

Different Meanings:

• While "phạt vạ" primarily refers to financial penalties, "phạt" by itself can also mean to punish in a broader sense, which might not involve a fine (like detention or other forms of punishment).

Synonyms:

• "phạt tiền" (to fine) - This is a more common term that also means to impose a financial penalty.
• "tiền phạt" (fine money) - Refers to the money that is paid as a result of being fined.

Academic

1. (từ cũ) Punish by a fine, fine