thụ án
[tʰu˧˨ʔ ʔaːn˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to serve a sentence (to undergo the punishment transition decreed by a court, usually imprisonment)
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Bị cáo hiện đang thụ án tại trại giam Z30D.The defendant is currently serving a sentence at Z30D prison.
Ông ta đã chấp nhận thụ án mà không kháng cáo.He accepted serving the sentence without filing an appeal.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “thụ án” mean?
(verb) to serve a sentence (to undergo the punishment transition decreed by a court, usually imprisonment)
Is “thụ án” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.