bút đàm
Definition
- Noun:
- Written conversation: A formal or literary term for a conversation or exchange of ideas conducted entirely in writing, often used when spoken communication is not possible or preferred.
- Written dialogue: Refers specifically to a dialogue, discussion, or interview carried out through written notes or documents.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Hai nhà văn tiến hành một cuộc bút đàm thú vị trên tạp chí. (The two writers conducted an interesting written conversation in the magazine.)
- Vì ông ấy bị câm điếc, chúng tôi giao tiếp bằng bút đàm. (Because he is deaf-mute, we communicate via written conversation.)
- Tờ báo đăng tải cuộc bút đàm với vị chính khách. (The newspaper published the written interview with the statesman.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in journalistic or academic contexts to describe a prepared, formal written exchange, such as an interview for publication, rather than casual note-passing.
Variants and Related Words
- Phỏng vấn bằng văn bản (n): A text-based or written interview. This is a more modern or descriptive phrase for a similar concept.
- Nhà báo gửi câu hỏi cho một cuộc phỏng vấn bằng văn bản. (The journalist sent questions for a written interview.)
Synonyms
- Written exchange: A general term for any communication done in writing.
- Written dialogue: A conversation carried out in written form.
- Correspondence: Communication by exchanging letters, though this usually implies a longer-term exchange.
Related Idioms
- While there is no direct idiom using bút đàm, the concept is related to the phrase "đối thoại qua lại bằng giấy bút" (to have a back-and-forth dialogue via pen and paper).