đấu thầu

/ɗə̂w tʰə̂w/
phraseIntermediate
💼Business
formal

A competitive process where companies or individuals submit proposals or bids to win a contract or project, typically in business or government procurement.

Chúng tôi đã chuẩn bị kỹ lưỡng cho cuộc đấu thầu này.

We prepared thoroughly for this bidding process.

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Common in government procurement, construction projects, and corporate tenders.

💰Finance
Finance

The act of submitting a formal offer to purchase or acquire something, often in a structured auction or competitive environment.

Nhiều nhà đầu tư đã tham gia đấu thầu để mua cổ phần của công ty.

Many investors participated in the bidding to acquire the company's shares.

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Used in financial markets, auctions, and mergers/acquisitions.

⚖️Law
technical

A legal process where parties compete to secure a contract or license, often regulated by government or industry standards.

Cuộc đấu thầu này phải tuân thủ các quy định pháp lý.

This bidding process must comply with legal regulations.

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Frequently appears in procurement laws and contract law.

Collocations

đấu thầu công khaipublic biddingđấu thầu giấu tênblind biddingđấu thầu thầu thầutender bidding

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Related Phrases

đấu thầu giấu tênphrase
blind bidding
đấu thầu công khaiphrase
public bidding

💡Pro Tip

Formal Context

Use 'đấu thầu' in business, legal, or financial contexts. Avoid in casual speech.

Gold Rule

Legal Compliance

In Vietnam, 'đấu thầu' often follows strict legal procedures, especially in government contracts.

📖Word Origin

From 'đấu' (to compete) + 'thầu' (tender/bid). Reflects the competitive nature of procurement processes.

📝Usage Notes

Often used in formal business and legal contexts. Avoid in casual conversation.

Word Breakdown

đấu
to compete
root
+
thầu
tender/bid
root
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