Definition

Verb: - To converse; to talk: To engage in a detailed, thoughtful, or intimate discussion, often on a specific topic of mutual interest. It implies a deeper, more reflective exchange than casual chatter.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Hai nhà văn đàm đạo về triết lý nghệ thuật suốt đêm. (The two writers conversed about artistic philosophy all night.)
  • Chúng tôi thích ngồi quán cà phê để đàm đạo. (We like to sit in a coffee shop to have a good talk.)
  • Họ đàm đạo rất say sưa về dự án mới. (They were deeply engrossed in conversing about the new project.)

Advanced Usage

• The word carries a formal or literary nuance, often used for intellectual, artistic, or profound discussions among peers. It is not typically used for everyday small talk.

Variants and Related Words

• Đàm luận (v): To discuss, to deliberate. Often used in more formal or academic contexts.
  • Hội nghị đàm luận về biến đổi khí hậu. (The conference discussed climate change.)
• Đàm thoại (v): To have a dialogue or conversation. Can be used for both casual and structured exchanges.
  • Lớp học tập trung vào kỹ năng đàm thoại tiếng Anh. (The class focuses on English conversation skills.)

Synonyms

• Converse: To exchange thoughts and opinions in speech.
• Discuss: To talk about something in detail.
• Talk: To communicate in speech (a more general term).

Related Idioms

• Đàm đạo tâm giao: To have a heart-to-heart conversation; to converse with deep mutual understanding.
  • Sau nhiều năm, họ gặp lại và đàm đạo tâm giao. (After many years, they met again and had a heart-to-heart conversation.)

verb

1. to converse; to talk