Definition

1. Noun:

   • Introduction, introductory section: A formal, often written, opening part that presents the main topic, purpose, or context of a larger work, such as a book, speech, or academic thesis.
   • Preamble, preface: A preliminary statement or introductory explanation.

2. Adjective (archaic/literary):

   • Introductory, prefatory: Used to describe something that serves as an introduction.

Usage Examples

• Noun:

  • Phần đề dẫn của cuốn sách rất hấp dẫn. (The introduction of the book is very captivating.)
  • Ông ấy viết một đề dẫn ngắn cho bài nghiên cứu. (He wrote a short introductory section for the research paper.)

• Adjective (archaic):

  • Đây chỉ là những nhận xét đề dẫn. (These are merely introductory remarks.)

Advanced Usage

• "Lời đề dẫn": A more explicit phrase meaning "introductory words" or "preface."
  • Lời đề dẫn của giáo sư giúp tôi hiểu vấn đề sâu sắc hơn. (The professor's introductory words helped me understand the issue more deeply.)

Variants and Related Words

• Giới thiệu (verb/noun): To introduce; introduction. (More common and general than "đề dẫn").
• Lời nói đầu (noun): Foreword, preface. (Commonly used for books).
• Phần mở đầu (noun): Opening section, beginning.
• Dẫn nhập (noun): Introduction, lead-in. (Often used in academic or formal contexts).

Synonyms

• Lời mở đầu: Opening words.
• Bài mở đầu: Opening essay/lecture.
• Khúc dạo đầu: Overture, preamble (can be used metaphorically).

Notes on Usage

• Register: The word "đề dẫn" is considered archaic (cũ) or highly formal/literary in modern Vietnamese. It is rarely used in everyday conversation.
• Context: It is primarily found in classical texts, formal academic writing, or very traditional speeches. For most modern contexts, phần giới thiệu, lời nói đầu, or phần mở đầu are preferred.
• Function: As a noun, it specifically refers to a structured introductory component of a formal work.

1. (cũ) Introductory