cương yếu
Definition
- Noun:
- Summary; précis; synopsis: A concise statement of the main points or essential elements of a longer text, speech, or subject matter. This term is considered literary or archaic in modern Vietnamese.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cuốn sách này có phần cương yếu ở đầu mỗi chương. (This book has a summary at the beginning of each chapter.)
- Anh ấy được giao nhiệm vụ viết cương yếu cho báo cáo dài. (He was assigned the task of writing a précis for the long report.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "cương yếu" is primarily found in formal, academic, or literary contexts. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation, where words like "tóm tắt" (summary) are preferred.
Variants and Related Words
- Tóm tắt (n/v): A more common modern word for or .
- Đại cương (n): Refers to an or , often broader than a summary.
- Tóm lược (n): A or , similar in meaning to "cương yếu".
Synonyms
- Summary: A brief statement of main points.
- Précis: A concise summary of a text.
- Synopsis: A general overview or summary of a plot or subject.
Notes on Usage
- "Cương yếu" is an archaic term. Its usage today might be perceived as highly formal, scholarly, or deliberately old-fashioned. It is important for learners to recognize it in historical or formal texts but to use "tóm tắt" in active speech and writing.