thay mặt
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Definition
Preposition:
- On behalf of: Used to indicate that someone is acting as a representative for another person, a group, or an organization. It signifies that the action or statement is done for and in the name of that other entity.
Verb (to represent):
- To act on behalf of: To perform an action or speak for someone else, officially representing their interests or authority.
Usage Examples
Preposition:
- Tôi xin phát biểu thay mặt cho toàn thể công ty. (I would like to speak on behalf of the entire company.)
- Cô ấy nhận giải thay mặt cho đạo diễn vắng mặt. (She accepted the award on behalf of the absent director.)
Verb:
- Anh ấy sẽ thay mặt tôi tại cuộc họp. (He will represent me at the meeting.)
- Luật sư thay mặt thân chủ ký các giấy tờ. (The lawyer acts on behalf of the client to sign the documents.)
Advanced Usage
- "thay mặt cho": A more explicit form meaning "on behalf of" or "in representation of."
- Tôi cảm ơn thay mặt cho cả gia đình. (I give thanks on behalf of the whole family.)
Variants and Related Words
- Đại diện (v/n): to represent / a representative. This is a close synonym often used in more formal or official contexts.
- Ông ấy đại diện cho Việt Nam tại hội nghị. (He represents Vietnam at the conference.)
Synonyms
- On behalf of: In the interest of or as a representative for.
- Represent: To act or speak officially for someone.
- In the name of: By the authority of or as a representative of.
Related Idioms and Phrases
Thay mặt đỡ đầu: To act as a godparent or sponsor (literally: to represent as a patron).
- Bà ấy thay mặt đỡ đầu cho đứa trẻ trong lễ rửa tội. (She stood as godparent for the child at the baptism.)
Lời nói thay mặt: A statement made on someone's behalf.
- Đây là lời nói thay mặt của ban giám đốc. (This is a statement on behalf of the board of directors.)
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