Definition

1. Noun (Grammar):
   • Pronoun: A word that substitutes for a noun or noun phrase to avoid repetition and refer to someone or something already mentioned or understood in the context. This is the modern, standard grammatical term.
   • Pronoun (obsolete term): In older, traditional Vietnamese grammatical classification, "đại danh từ" was the term used for what is now more commonly called "đại từ."

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trong câu "Tôi thích sách này," từ "tôi" là một đại danh từ. (In the sentence "I like this book," the word "I" is a pronoun.)
  • "Đại danh từ" là một thuật ngữ ngữ pháp cũ. ("Pronoun" is an older grammatical term.)

Advanced Usage

• "Đại danh từ nhân xưng": Personal pronoun.
  • Ví dụ: "anh ấy," "chúng tôi." (Example: "he," "we.")
• "Đại danh từ chỉ định": Demonstrative pronoun.
  • Ví dụ: "đây," "kia." (Example: "this," "that.")
• "Đại danh từ nghi vấn": Interrogative pronoun.
  • Ví dụ: "ai," "cái gì." (Example: "who," "what.")

Variants and Related Words

• Đại từ (n): Pronoun. This is the contemporary, more commonly used term in modern Vietnamese grammar, synonymous with "đại danh từ."
  • "Đại từ" được dùng phổ biến hơn "đại danh từ." ("Pronoun" is used more commonly than "đại danh từ.")

Synonyms

• Pronoun: The direct and standard English equivalent.
• Substitute: A word that stands in for a noun.

Notes on Usage

• "Đại danh từ" is considered an archaic or traditional grammatical term in Vietnamese. In modern linguistic and educational contexts, "đại từ" is the preferred and universally recognized term.
• Learners should understand that "đại danh từ" and "đại từ" refer to the same grammatical concept. Using "đại từ" is recommended for contemporary communication and study.