/tə duː ˈpɛnəns/ – Phrase
Definition: ăn năn, tự hành xác để hối lỗi.
A more thorough explanation: “To do penance” refers to the act of voluntarily performing acts of self-discipline or self-punishment as a way of expressing remorse or seeking forgiveness for one’s sins or wrongdoings, typically within a religious context.
Example: The defendant was ordered by the court to do penance for his crime by performing community service for 100 hours.