thi hành án
verb
Hanoi [tʰi˧˧ hajŋ̟˨˩ ʔaːn˧˦]Huế [tʰɪj˧˧ hɛɲ˦˩ ʔaːŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [tʰɪj˧˧ han˨˩ ʔaːŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thi hành án means to enforce a verdict.
Meanings of thi hành án in English
Verb
- to execute a sentence or judgment; to enforce a verdict
- Cơ quan chức năng đang tiến hành thi hành án dân sự.The authorities are carrying out the execution of a civil judgment.
Etymology
thi hành (“to execute; to carry out”) + án (“case; sentence”).
Frequently asked questions
What does thi hành án mean in English?
thi hành án (verb) means "to enforce a verdict".
How do you pronounce thi hành án?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰi˧˧ hajŋ̟˨˩ ʔaːn˧˦]; Saigon [tʰɪj˧˧ han˨˩ ʔaːŋ˦˥]. Tones: thi — level tone (ngang), hành — falling tone (huyền), án — rising tone (sắc).