Definition

1. Noun:
   • Death gratuity / Survivor's benefit: A sum of money paid by the state or an organization to the family or dependents of a deceased person, typically a public servant, soldier, or employee, as a form of financial support following their death.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Gia đình liệt sĩ nhận được tiền tuất từ Nhà nước. (The martyr's family received a death gratuity from the State.)
  • Chính sách tiền tuất cho cán bộ công chức đã được cải thiện. (The survivor's benefit policy for civil servants has been improved.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is primarily used in official, administrative, and legal contexts related to social welfare, labor policy, or military affairs.

Variants and Related Words

• Trợ cấp tuất (n): Another term for survivor's allowance or death benefit, often used interchangeably.
• Tiền trợ cấp (n): Allowance, subsidy (a more general term).

Synonyms

• Death benefit: A payment made to beneficiaries after a person's death.
• Survivor's pension: A regular payment to a deceased person's dependents.

Notes on Usage

• "Tiền tuất" is a compound noun. The core meaning is tied to the word "tuất", which in this context pertains to benefits for survivors of the deceased.
• It is a specific term not commonly used in everyday casual conversation but rather in formal contexts concerning social security, labor laws, or military compensation.