cá nhân

/kaː˧˦ ɲən˧˧/
nounIntermediate
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.

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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.

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Can be used in both formal and informal contexts to refer to a person as an individual.

Collocations

cá nhân tự dofree individualcá nhân pháp nhânnatural personcá nhân pháp lýlegal person

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Related Phrases

cá nhân hóaphrase
personalization
cá nhân tự dophrase
free individual

💡Pro Tip

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

individual
root
+
nhân
person
root
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