Definition

1. Verb:
   • To argue, to debate: To discuss or exchange opposing viewpoints about a topic, often with the aim of persuading others or reaching a conclusion. It implies a back-and-forth discussion where opinions differ.
   • To dispute: To question or challenge the truth, validity, or correctness of a statement or idea.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Họ đang bàn cãi về chính sách mới. (They are arguing about the new policy.)
  • Không nên bàn cãi với sếp trước mặt mọi người. (You shouldn't argue with the boss in front of everyone.)
  • Vấn đề này đã rõ ràng, không cần phải bàn cãi gì nữa. (This point is clear; there is no need for further argument.)

Advanced Usage

• "bàn cãi cho ra lẽ": To argue something out; to debate thoroughly until a reasonable conclusion or understanding is reached.
  • Chúng tôi quyết định ngồi lại bàn cãi cho ra lẽ. (We decided to sit down and argue it out until we reached an understanding.)

Variants and Related Words

• Tranh luận (v): To debate, to discuss formally. Often implies a more structured or formal exchange than "bàn cãi."
• Tranh cãi (v): To argue, to quarrel. Can carry a stronger, more contentious connotation than "bàn cãi."

Synonyms

• Argue: To give reasons for or against something.
• Debate: To discuss a subject formally.
• Dispute: To argue about something; to question its validity.

Related Idioms

• Bàn cãi vô ích / Bàn cãi không có hồi kết: To argue pointlessly / to argue without end.
  • Đó là một cuộc bàn cãi vô ích vì không ai chịu lắng nghe. (It was a pointless argument because no one was willing to listen.)

verb

1. To argue, to debate
   • bàn cãi cho ra lẽ
     to argue away, to fight out
   • vấn đề đã rõ ràng, không cần phải bàn cãi gì nữa
     the point is clear, there is no need for further argument