đáo tuế
Definition
- Verb (archaic):
- To reach the required age: This term specifically refers to attaining a particular age, often one mandated by custom, law, or tradition for a specific purpose or privilege.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Con trai đã đáo tuế để nhập ngũ. (The son has reached the required age to enlist in the military.)
- Theo luật cũ, công dân phải đáo tuế mới được bầu cử. (According to the old law, citizens had to reach the required age to be eligible to vote.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily found in historical or formal legal contexts. In modern Vietnamese, phrases like "đến tuổi" (to reach the age) or "đủ tuổi" (to be of age) are more commonly used.
Variants and Related Words
- Đến tuổi (v): to reach the age (modern, common usage).
- Đủ tuổi (v): to be old enough, to be of age (modern, common usage).
Synonyms
- To come of age: to reach the age of legal maturity.
- To attain the prescribed age: to reach the age specified by a rule.
Notes on Usage
- "Đáo tuế" is an archaic term. Its use in contemporary speech or writing is very rare and would typically be employed to evoke a historical or classical tone. Learners should prioritize the modern equivalents "đến tuổi" or "đủ tuổi" for active use.