văn tự
Definition
- Noun:
- Deed or title deed: A legal document that serves as proof of ownership or a contract for the sale or transfer of property, especially real estate (e.g., land, houses).
- Document / written text: A formal or official piece of writing. In a broader, sometimes archaic sense, it can refer to any written text or scripture.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Hai bên đã ký văn tự chuyển nhượng mảnh đất. (The two parties signed the deed transferring the land plot.)
- Ngôi nhà này đã có văn tự đầy đủ. (This house has a complete title deed.)
- Các nhà nghiên cứu đang tìm hiểu những văn tự cổ. (Researchers are studying ancient texts.)
Advanced Usage
- "văn tự cổ": ancient texts or scriptures.
- Bảo tàng trưng bày nhiều văn tự cổ bằng chữ Hán Nôm. (The museum displays many ancient texts in Hán-Nôm script.)
Variants and Related Words
Giấy tờ (n): papers, documents. A more general term for documents.
- Anh ấy cất giữ giấy tờ nhà đất cẩn thận. (He keeps the land and house papers carefully.)
Hợp đồng (n): contract. A legal agreement, which may be broader than a deed.
- Hợp đồng mua bán cần có chữ ký của cả đôi bên. (The sales contract needs signatures from both sides.)
Synonyms
- Deed: A legal document for property.
- Title: Evidence of legal ownership.
- Document: A written or printed record.
Related Idioms
- Có văn tự rõ ràng: To have clear/legitimate legal documents.
- Việc mua bán chỉ an toàn khi có văn tự rõ ràng. (The transaction is only safe when there are clear title deeds.)