định đoạt

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The Vietnamese word "định đoạt" means "to decide" or "to determine." It refers to the act of making a decision or coming to a conclusion about something important.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "định đoạt" when talking about making significant choices that can affect the outcome of a situation.
• It is often used in formal contexts, such as legal or philosophical discussions.

Example:

• "Tôi phải định đoạt số phận của mình." (I have to determine my own fate.)
• "Hội đồng sẽ định đoạt điều này vào cuối tuần." (The council will decide on this by the weekend.)

Advanced Usage:

"Định đoạt" can be used in more complex sentences to express not just the act of deciding, but also the weight or importance of that decision. For example: - "Quyết định này sẽ định đoạt tương lai của công ty." (This decision will determine the future of the company.)

Word Variants:

• "Định" (to determine)
• "Đoạt" (to seize or obtain) These two components combine to form "định đoạt," emphasizing the act of decisively obtaining a conclusion.

Different Meanings:

While "định đoạt" primarily means to decide or determine, it can also imply control over outcomes or destinies, as seen in phrases like "định đoạt số phận" (to determine fate).

Synonyms:

• "Quyết định" (to decide)
• "Xác định" (to identify or ascertain)
• "Lựa chọn" (to choose)

Academic

1. Decide, determine
   • Định đoạt số phận
     To determine a face