án chung thân
[ʔaːn˧˦ t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˧˧ tʰən˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
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
Examples
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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Sources & notes
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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?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.