đơn phương
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Meaning
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Adjective
A state of emotion or will that originates from only one side without any response from the other.
vi Đó là một tình cảm đơn phương từ phía anh ấy.
en That is unrequited love from his side.
A decision or action carried out by a single party without obtaining collective or mutual consent.
vi Họ đã đưa ra quyết định đơn phương mà không hỏi ý kiến ai.
en They made a unilateral decision without asking anyone's opinion.
Adverb
Done or felt by only one person or side without being returned by the other.
vi Anh ấy yêu cô ấy một cách đơn phương.
en He loves her one-sidedly.
Performed by a single person or country without the agreement of other parties involved.
vi Quốc gia đó đã đơn phương chấm dứt hợp đồng.
en That country unilaterally terminated the contract.