Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Vague, general, non-specific: Describes a statement, idea, or description that lacks detail, precision, or concrete focus. It refers to something expressed in broad, indefinite terms.
   • Abstract, not concrete: Pertains to something theoretical or conceptual rather than being based on specific instances or practical details.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Anh ấy chỉ nói một cách chung chung, không đưa ra ví dụ cụ thể. (He only spoke in a vague manner, not giving specific examples.)
  • Lời phê bình đó quá chung chung để chúng tôi cải thiện. (That criticism is too general for us to improve.)
  • Họ đưa ra một kế hoạch chung chung mà không có ngân sách rõ ràng. (They proposed a vague plan without a clear budget.)

Advanced Usage

• Often used to critique communication for being unhelpful or evasive due to its lack of specificity.
• Can describe a characteristic of a person's speech or writing style.

Variants and Related Words

• Nói chung (adv): Generally, in general.
  • Nói chung, dự án này rất thành công. (Generally, this project is very successful.)
• Chung (adj): Common, shared, general.
  • Đây là vấn đề chung của cả nhóm. (This is a common problem for the whole group.)

Synonyms

• Vague: Of uncertain or indefinite character.
• General: Involving only the main features, not specific details.
• Imprecise: Lacking exactness or accuracy.
• Non-specific: Not detailed or exact.

Related Idioms

• Chung chung đại khái: To speak in very rough, approximate, and non-detailed terms.
  • Đừng nói chung chung đại khái, hãy cho tôi con số chính xác. (Don't speak in such vague generalities, give me the exact number.)

1. Very vague, unspecific
   • kết luận chung chung
     a very vague conclusion