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án chung thân

[ʔaːn˧˦ t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˧˧ tʰən˧˧] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(noun) life imprisonment (a sentence of imprisonment for the remainder of a person's life)

Noun

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Bị cáo bị tuyên án chung thân về tội giết người.The defendant was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder.

Nhiều phạm nhân đang thụ án chung thân hy vọng được đặc xá.Many prisoners serving life sentences hope for amnesty.

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Common questions

What does “án chung thân” mean?

(noun) life imprisonment (a sentence of imprisonment for the remainder of a person's life)

Is “án chung thân” formal or informal?

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