Definition

1. Verb:
   • To be the first to propose, to be the first to suggest, to be the first to put forward: This word describes the action of initiating an idea, plan, or project, being the original person to bring it up for consideration.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Anh ấy đề khởi việc ra một tờ báo. (He was the first to suggest the launching of a newspaper.)
  • Cô ấy đề khởi ý tưởng tổ chức một sự kiện từ thiện. (She was the first to propose the idea of organizing a charity event.)
  • Không ai đề khởi giải pháp đó trước ông ấy. (No one had put forward that solution before him.)

Advanced Usage

• "đề khởi một sáng kiến": to initiate an innovation.

  • Nhóm nghiên cứu đề khởi một sáng kiến công nghệ mới. (The research team initiated a new technological innovation.)

• "đề khởi vấn đề": to raise an issue (for the first time in a discussion).

  • Trong cuộc họp, giám đốc đã đề khởi vấn đề cải tổ cơ cấu. (In the meeting, the director raised the issue of structural reform.)

Variants and Related Words

• Đề xuất (Verb): to propose, to suggest. (This is a more common and general synonym for "đề khởi", but "đề khởi" specifically emphasizes being the to do so.)
• Khởi xướng (Verb): to initiate, to pioneer. (This word also carries the meaning of starting something new, often a movement or trend.)
• Đề đạt (Verb): to submit, to present (an idea or request). (This focuses more on the act of formally presenting something.)

Synonyms

• Đưa ra đầu tiên: to put forward first.
• Nêu lên trước tiên: to bring up first.
• Khởi đầu cho: to start, to begin.

Notes on Usage

• Formality and Rarity: "Đề khởi" is a formal and somewhat literary term. It is not used in everyday casual conversation. In modern Vietnamese, words like "đề xuất" or "khởi xướng" are more frequently used.
• Specific Meaning: The core nuance of "đề khởi" is being the or the of an idea or action within a specific context. It implies taking the initial step that others may then follow or discuss.

1. Be first to propose, be first to suggest, be first to put forward
   • Đề khởi việc ra một tờ báo
     To be first to suggest the launching of a newspaper