Definition

Adjective: * Being listened to; having one's words heeded or taken seriously: Describes a person whose speech or opinions are valued, respected, and have influence. It implies that when this person speaks, people pay attention and are often persuaded. * Receiving a favorable response: Can also describe words, advice, or suggestions that are well-received and accepted.

Usage Examples

• As an adjective:
  • Ông ấy là một chuyên gia rất đắt lời trong lĩnh vực này. (He is a very influential expert in this field. / His words carry a lot of weight in this field.)
  • Lời khuyên của cô ấy luôn đắt lời với các đồng nghiệp. (Her advice is always well-received by her colleagues.)
  • Nhờ uy tín, anh ấy trở nên đắt lời hơn trong các cuộc thảo luận. (Thanks to his reputation, he has become more persuasive in discussions.)

Advanced Usage

• The term often carries a connotation of earned respect or authority. A person is đắt lời because of their knowledge, experience, or social standing, not merely because they are loud.
• It can be used in comparative forms: đắt lời hơn (more persuasive), rất đắt lời (very influential).

Variants and Related Words

• Đắt (adj): While commonly meaning "expensive," in this compound, it conveys the sense of being "in demand," "valued," or "effective."
• Lời (n): Word, speech, saying.
• Có tiếng nói (idiomatic phrase): To have a say; to have influence. (e.g., - He has a say in the company.)
• Uy tín (n): Prestige, credibility. (This is often the quality that makes someone đắt lời.)

Synonyms

• Có ảnh hưởng: Influential.
• Được lắng nghe: Being listened to.
• Có trọng lượng: Having weight (figuratively, regarding opinions).
• Thuyết phục: Persuasive.

Antonyms

• Vô dụng / Không hiệu quả (when referring to words/advice): Useless, ineffective.
• Không được lắng nghe: Not being listened to.
• Không có tiếng nói: To have no say or influence.

1. Be listened to