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Meaning
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Adjective
Describing someone who has been treated unfairly or punished for something they did not actually do.
vi Anh ấy cảm thấy rất oan vì bị phạt mà không làm gì sai.
en He felt very wronged because he was punished without doing anything wrong.
Describing an action or situation that is not fair, just, or legally or morally right.
vi Đây là một bản án oan cần được xem xét lại một cách công bằng.
en This is an unjust sentence that needs to be reviewed fairly.
Adverb
In an unjust or wrongful manner, suffering blame or punishment despite being innocent.
vi Cô ấy bị cáo buộc oan và đang cố gắng chứng minh sự thật.
en She was wrongfully accused and is trying to prove the truth.