bàn tán
Definition
- Verb:
- To discuss in a widespread and inconclusive way: To talk about a topic, often a piece of news or gossip, among many people in an informal, unstructured manner without reaching a definite conclusion or decision.
- To gossip; to comment: To engage in conversation that often involves speculation, judgment, or sharing unconfirmed information about someone or something.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Dư luận bàn tán nhiều về việc ấy. (Public opinion has been widely discussing that matter.)
- Mọi người bàn tán về vụ ly hôn của ngôi sao điện ảnh. (People are gossiping about the movie star's divorce.)
- Đừng bàn tán sau lưng người khác. (Don't gossip behind others' backs.)
Advanced Usage
- The word often carries a nuance of informal, sometimes idle or speculative talk, rather than formal, productive discussion.
- It frequently describes public or community reaction to an event, scandal, or unusual situation.
Variants and Related Words
- Bàn ra tán vào (idiomatic verb phrase): To discuss something endlessly and pointlessly; to engage in idle talk.
- Họ ngồi bàn ra tán vào cả buổi mà không giải quyết được gì. (They sat around discussing pointlessly all afternoon without resolving anything.)
Synonyms
- Discuss informally: To talk about in a casual way.
- Gossip: To talk about other people's private lives, often involving rumors.
- Comment: To express an opinion or remark.
- Speculate: To form theories without firm evidence.
Related Idioms
- Bàn tán xôn xao: To cause a buzz; to be the subject of widespread and excited gossip.
- Vụ việc khiến cả văn phòng bàn tán xôn xao. (The incident caused the whole office to buzz with gossip.)
verb
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To discuss in a widespread and inconclusive way
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dư luận bàn tán nhiều về việc ấythere have been widespread and inconclusive discussions about that matter
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những tiếng xì xào bàn tánwhispers and comments
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