thân cung
Definition
- Verb:
- To confess voluntarily; to make a voluntary statement: This term refers to the act of personally and willingly presenting one's testimony or confession, typically to an authority or investigative body. It implies a self-initiated declaration.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Bị can đã thân cung tại tòa. (The defendant made a voluntary confession in court.)
- Anh ấy quyết định thân cung với cảnh sát. (He decided to give a voluntary statement to the police.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily used in formal, legal, or official contexts. It carries a nuance of taking personal initiative to provide information, which can sometimes be viewed as cooperating with an investigation.
Variants and Related Words
- Cung khai (v): to testify, to give a deposition. This is a close synonym often used in similar legal contexts.
- Việc cung khai chi tiết giúp làm sáng tỏ vụ án. (Giving detailed testimony helped clarify the case.)
Synonyms
- Confess voluntarily: to admit to something of one's own accord.
- Make a voluntary statement: to offer information without being compelled.
Notes on Usage
- "Thân cung" is a specialized term. In everyday conversation, phrases like (to confess/declare voluntarily) or (to declare/report) are more common. "Thân cung" is specifically associated with formal depositions or confessions in legal proceedings.