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cá nhân
/kaː˧˦ ɲən˧˧/
individual
Mỗi cá nhân có quyền và nghĩa vụ theo luật.
Every individual has rights and duties according to the law.
formal
A single person or individual, often in a legal, social, or administrative context.
Cá nhân này đã vi phạm quy định.
This individual has violated the regulations.
Often used in legal, bureaucratic, or formal contexts to refer to a single person.
general
A person in a general sense, sometimes emphasizing individuality or personal identity.
Mỗi cá nhân có cách nhìn khác nhau về vấn đề này.
Each individual has a different perspective on this issue.
Can be used in both formal and informal contexts to refer to a person as an individual.
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Formal vs. Informal Use
'Cá nhân' is more formal and often used in legal or bureaucratic contexts. In everyday speech, 'người' or 'con người' is more common.
Gold Rule
Legal Context
In legal documents, 'cá nhân' is often used to refer to a natural person as opposed to a legal entity.
Word Origin
From 'cá' (individual) + 'nhân' (person), emphasizing the concept of a single person in legal or social contexts.
Usage Notes
In Vietnamese, 'cá nhân' is often used in formal contexts, such as legal documents or official communications, to refer to an individual. It can also be used in general contexts to emphasize individuality or personal identity.
Word Breakdown
cá
individual
rootnhân
person
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