thân hành
Definition
Verb: - To come in person; to personally go/do: The act of directly going somewhere or doing something oneself, without delegating to subordinates. It emphasizes the subject's direct, personal involvement in an action, often one of importance or responsibility.
Usage Examples
- (The director went in person to inspect the construction site.)
- (The professor personally directed the complex surgery.)
- (He came personally to the location to resolve the issue.)
Advanced Usage
- "thân hành điều tra": to personally conduct an investigation.
- Nhà báo thân hành điều tra vụ việc. (The journalist personally investigated the case.)
- "thân hành thị sát": to personally survey or inspect.
- Thủ tướng thân hành thị sát vùng lũ. (The Prime Minister personally surveyed the flooded area.)
Variants and Related Words
- Thân chinh (verb): A more formal or literary term, often used historically for kings/leaders leading an army personally. It shares the core meaning of personal, direct involvement.
- Nhà vua thân chinh dẫn quân ra trận. (The king personally led the troops into battle.)
- Trực tiếp (adverb): Directly. While "trực tiếp" is a broader adverb, "thân hành" is a specific verb emphasizing the subject's personal physical action.
- Anh ấy trực tiếp gặp mặt đối tác. (He directly met the partner. / He met the partner in person.)
Synonyms
- Tự mình: By oneself, personally.
- Bà ấy tự mình nấu bữa tối. (She cooked dinner herself.)
- Trực tiếp đảm nhiệm/tiến hành: To directly undertake/conduct.
Notes on Meaning
- Nuance of Authority/Responsibility: "Thân hành" often implies the subject holds a position of authority (like a director, leader, expert) and chooses to handle a matter personally, underscoring its importance or their sense of duty.
- Formality: It is a formal word, commonly used in written language, official reports, news, and formal speech.
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