người trưởng thành
/ŋɨəɜj trɨəŋ tʰaɜn/A person who has reached legal adulthood, typically aged 18 or older, and is considered fully grown and responsible under the law.
Tôi muốn trở thành một người trưởng thành để tự làm chủ cuộc sống của mình.
I want to become an adult to take control of my own life.
Người trưởng thành cần có khả năng quản lý tài chính của mình.
Adults need to have the ability to manage their own finances.
This term is used to refer to individuals who are no longer minors and are expected to act with maturity and independence.
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Legal Context
In Vietnamese law, a person is generally considered a 'người trưởng thành' at the age of 18, though some legal responsibilities may apply earlier.
⚡Gold Rule
Maturity
The term emphasizes not just age but also the expected maturity and independence of an adult.
📖Word Origin
The phrase combines 'người' (person) and 'trưởng thành' (mature/grown-up), emphasizing the transition from childhood to adulthood.
📝Usage Notes
This term is used in both formal and informal contexts to refer to individuals who are legally and socially recognized as adults. It can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who acts with maturity.