võ đoán
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Meaning
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Adjective
Describing an assessment or decision made based on personal preference without any objective evidence or logical basis.
vi Đó chỉ là một nhận xét mang tính võ đoán.
en That is just an arbitrary remark.
In linguistics, describing the lack of a natural or necessary connection between the sound of a word and its meaning.
vi Tính võ đoán là một đặc điểm của ngôn ngữ.
en Arbitrariness is a characteristic of language.
Verb
The act of making a subjective decision that is not based on any established laws or verified evidence.
vi Đừng võ đoán khi chưa có đủ bằng chứng.
en Do not decide arbitrarily without enough evidence.