Definition

1. Verb (archaic, literary):
   • To argue: To present reasons or evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory, often in a structured or formal manner.
   • To reason: To think, understand, and form judgments through logical thought; to persuade or explain using logic.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Ông ấy biện thuyết rất hùng hồn về quyền tự do. (He argued very eloquently about freedom.)
  • Không cần biện thuyết dài dòng, hãy nói thẳng sự thật. (There is no need to reason at length; speak the truth directly.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "biện thuyết" is considered archaic and is primarily found in classical Vietnamese literature, formal historical texts, or philosophical discourse. It implies a sophisticated, deliberate act of constructing an argument.

Variants and Related Words

• Biện luận (v): To debate, to discuss using arguments. This is a more contemporary and common synonym.
  • Anh ấy biện luận sắc sảo trong cuộc tranh luận. (He debated sharply in the discussion.)
• Lập luận (v/n): To reason; reasoning/argument.
  • Lập luận của cô ấy rất chặt chẽ. (Her reasoning is very sound.)

Synonyms

• Argue: To give reasons for or against something.
• Reason: To think logically and draw conclusions.
• Expound: To present and explain a theory or idea systematically.

Related Idioms

• While there is no direct idiom using "biện thuyết", the concept is related to:
  • Cãi lý: To argue stubbornly over trivial points (often has a negative connotation of petty argument).

    • Đừng cãi lý với tôi. (Don't argue pedantically with me.)

1. (từ cũ, nghĩa cũ) Argue, reason