xin phép
Definition
- Verb:
- To ask for permission: The primary meaning of "xin phép" is to formally or politely request authorization or consent from someone in a position of authority or from the relevant party.
- To request leave: Specifically used in contexts like work or school to ask for formal permission to be absent.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Tôi cần xin phép bố mẹ trước khi đi chơi. (I need to ask my parents for permission before going out.)
- Nhân viên phải xin phép giám đốc nếu muốn nghỉ dài ngày. (Employees must request permission from the director if they want to take a long leave.)
- Em xin phép thầy cho em vào lớp muộn. (I ask the teacher for permission to enter class late.)
Advanced Usage
- "Xin phép được...": A formal introductory phrase meaning "May I please..." or "I would like to request permission to...". It is often used to politely begin a request or action.
- Xin phép được trình bày ý kiến của tôi. (May I please present my opinion.)
- Xin phép cho tôi giới thiệu một vị khách đặc biệt. (Allow me to introduce a special guest.)
Variants and Related Words
Đơn xin phép (n): A permission request form or application.
- Anh ấy đã nộp đơn xin phép nghỉ việc. (He submitted a leave of absence request form.)
Giấy phép (n): A permit or license. This is the official document granted after permission is given.
- Công ty đó đã có giấy phép kinh doanh. (That company has a business license.)
Synonyms
- Request permission: To ask for authorization.
- Ask for leave: To formally ask for time off.
- Seek approval: To ask for consent or agreement.
Related Idioms and Phrases
"Xin phép về trước": A polite phrase used in group settings to ask for permission to leave early.
- Vì có việc riêng, tôi xin phép về trước một chút. (Due to personal matters, I request permission to leave a little early.)
"Lời xin phép": Refers to the act or words of asking for permission.
- Cậu bé ngoan ngoãn thốt lời xin phép. (The well-behaved boy uttered his request for permission.)