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phán

Pronunciation Northern /faːn˧˥/ Central /fa̰ːŋ˩˧/ Southern /faːŋ˧˥/
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to rule; to judge
Verb
to rule; to judge
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Meaning
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Sense 1 Verb
to rule; to judge Politics & InstitutionsTheme

To make an official legal decision or judgment about a case or a particular legal issue.

vi Tòa án đã phán rằng bị cáo vô tội.

en The court ruled that the defendant was innocent.

Sense 2 Verb
to declare; to decree

To say something in a confident and powerful way that suggests one's words should be accepted.

vi Ông ấy phán một câu khiến mọi người đều phải im lặng.

en He made a declaration that made everyone fall silent.

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phán
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phân / phận / phấn / phản …
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thẩm phán / tài phán / phán xử / đàm phán …
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