tự sát
Definition
Verb: - To intentionally end one's own life; to commit suicide.
Usage
- The verb tự sát describes the deliberate act of killing oneself. It is a formal and direct term.
- It is used as an intransitive verb. You do not use an object after it.
- Grammar Note: In Vietnamese, it is common to use the structure "tự sát bằng + [method]" (to commit suicide by [method]).
Usage Examples
- (He committed suicide after losing all hope.)
- (The police concluded the victim had killed herself/himself.)
- (She committed suicide by taking sleeping pills.)
Advanced Usage / Nuances
- Tự sát is a grave and sensitive term. In more formal or clinical contexts, the phrase "hành vi tự sát" (suicidal behavior) or "tự tử" (a slightly more common synonym) might be used.
- It is often associated with discussions of mental health, extreme despair, or tragic circumstances.
Variants and Related Words
- Tự tử (verb): A very common synonym for tự sát, with the same meaning (to commit suicide). Usage is nearly identical.
- Tự vẫn (verb): A more literary or formal synonym, often found in historical or poetic contexts.
- Hành vi tự sát (noun phrase): Suicidal behavior.
- Ý định tự sát (noun phrase): Suicidal intention.
Synonyms
- Tự tử (verb): To commit suicide.
- Tự vẫn (verb): To take one's own life (literary).
- Kết liễu đời mình (verb phrase): To end one's own life (idiomatic).
Important Notes
- There are no direct phrasal verbs or idioms commonly formed with tự sát itself in Vietnamese, as it is a specific and serious term.
- Due to the sensitive nature of the topic, this word should be used with great care and respect in communication.
verb
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to commit suicide, to kill oneself