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Tổng tuyển cử
/tɔŋ twiən kɨ̂/
💡 general election
“Tổng tuyển cử sẽ diễn ra vào tháng 5.”
“The general election will take place in May.”
⚖️Law
formal
A nationwide election where voters choose representatives for the highest legislative body (e.g., National Assembly) and sometimes the head of state.
Tổng tuyển cử là cơ hội để người dân lựa chọn lãnh đạo mới.
The general election is an opportunity for citizens to choose new leadership.
💡
In Vietnam, this typically refers to elections for the National Assembly, which then elects the President and other high-ranking officials.
Collocations
Tổng tuyển cử quốc gianational general electionTổng tuyển cử sắp tớiupcoming general election
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💡Pro Tip
Political Context
In Vietnam, the National Assembly elections are held every five years, and the term 'Tổng tuyển cử' is often used in formal political discussions.
⚡Gold Rule
Terminology Precision
Use 'Tổng tuyển cử' for national-level elections and 'bầu cử địa phương' for local elections to avoid confusion.
📖Word Origin
From 'tổng' (general, comprehensive) + 'tuyển cử' (election). The term emphasizes the nationwide scope of the election process.
📝Usage Notes
In Vietnamese political discourse, 'Tổng tuyển cử' specifically refers to elections for the National Assembly, which is the highest legislative body. It is distinct from local elections ('bầu cử địa phương').
Word Breakdown
Tổng
general, comprehensive
prefixtuyển cử
election
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh