/tə sɜrv ˈsɛntəns/ – Phrase
Definition: thụ án, thụ hình.
A more thorough explanation: “To serve a sentence” in legal terms refers to the act of fulfilling a court-imposed punishment, such as imprisonment or probation, for a criminal offense. It involves the individual being physically present in a correctional facility or abiding by the conditions set forth by the court for a specified period of time.
Example: The judge sentenced the defendant to serve five years in prison for the crime.