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thân nhân
/tʰən˧˧ ɲən˧˧/
family member or close relative
Anh cần thông báo cho thân nhân của mình về việc này.
You need to notify your family members about this matter.
formal
A close family member or relative, often used in formal or official contexts such as legal documents, medical forms, or administrative procedures.
Bệnh viện yêu cầu thông tin về thân nhân của bệnh nhân.
The hospital requested information about the patient's family members.
Trong hợp đồng, anh phải chỉ định một thân nhân để nhận di sản.
In the contract, you must designate a family member to receive the inheritance.
This term is often used in legal, medical, or administrative contexts to refer to someone's immediate family or close relatives.
Collocations
thân nhân gần gũiclose family memberthông báo thân nhânnotify family members
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Pro Tip
Formal Context
Use 'thân nhân' in formal or official contexts, such as legal documents or medical forms, to refer to family members.
Gold Rule
Avoid in Casual Speech
In everyday conversation, 'người thân' or 'gia đình' is more natural than 'thân nhân'.
Word Origin
Derived from 'thân' (close, intimate) and 'nhân' (person), emphasizing a close familial or personal relationship.
Usage Notes
This term is commonly used in formal settings, such as legal documents, medical forms, or official procedures, to refer to someone's immediate family or close relatives. It is less commonly used in casual conversation, where 'người thân' or 'gia đình' might be more appropriate.
Word Breakdown
thân
close, intimate
rootnhân
person
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh