Definition

Noun: - A formal and structured spoken presentation delivered to an audience on a specific occasion. It is a prepared talk intended to inform, persuade, celebrate, or commemorate.

Usage

The word "bài diễn văn" is used to refer to a formal, prepared speech. It is typically written in advance and delivered on official, ceremonial, or important occasions. - It functions as a noun and can be the subject or object of a sentence. - It is often modified by adjectives describing its type, quality, or purpose (e.g., bài diễn văn hay - a good speech, bài diễn văn dài - a long speech).

Examples

• (The principal's speech was very moving.)
• (He is preparing a speech for the graduation ceremony.)
• (I listened to the entire address.)

Advanced Usage

• "bài diễn văn công phu": a meticulously prepared, elaborate speech.
  • Thủ tướng đã có một bài diễn văn công phu trước Quốc hội. (The Prime Minister delivered an elaborate address before the Parliament.)
• "đọc bài diễn văn": to deliver/read a speech (emphasizing the act of reading it aloud).
  • Bà chủ tịch sẽ đọc bài diễn văn khai mạc. (The chairwoman will deliver the opening address.)

Variants and Related Words

• Diễn văn (n): A more concise term for "speech" or "address," often used interchangeably with "bài diễn văn."
  • phát biểu diễn văn (to make a speech)
• Bài phát biểu (n): A "statement" or "talk." This is a broader term that can refer to both formal speeches and less formal remarks.
• Bài nói (n): A "talk" or "lecture," often less formal than a "bài diễn văn."

Synonyms

• Speech (n): A general term for a formal address or discourse.
• Address (n): A formal speech, especially one delivered on a ceremonial occasion.
• Oration (n): A formal, eloquent speech, often for a special event.

Related Phrases

• Soạn/viết bài diễn văn: To compose/write a speech.
  • Cô ấy mất hai ngày để soạn bài diễn văn. (It took her two days to write the speech.)
• Truyền đạt bài diễn văn: To deliver/convey a speech.
  • Ông ấy truyền đạt bài diễn văn một cách đầy thuyết phục. (He delivered the speech very persuasively.)

noun

1. speech; address
   • bài diễn văn khai mạc
     Opening address