Definition

1. Noun:
   • A speech; an address: A formal talk, typically prepared in advance and delivered to an audience on a ceremonial, official, or important occasion.
   • An oration: A formal and rhetorical speech, often intended to be eloquent and persuasive.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ông ấy đang soạn một bài diễn văn cho lễ tốt nghiệp. (He is preparing a speech for the graduation ceremony.)
  • Bài diễn văn khai mạc của chủ tịch rất cảm động. (The chairman's opening address was very moving.)
  • Người diễn giả đọc diễn văn một cách mạch lạc. (The orator delivered the oration clearly.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "diễn văn" inherently implies a degree of formality, structure, and length. It is distinct from more casual talks like "nói chuyện" (a chat/talk) or "phát biểu" (a statement/remark), which can be shorter or more impromptu.
• It is commonly used in the compound form "bài diễn văn," where "bài" specifies it is a single, complete piece of writing or performance.

Variants and Related Words

• Phát biểu (v/n): to give a statement; a remark or short speech. Less formal than "diễn văn."
  • Sau diễn văn chính, có phần phát biểu tự do. (After the main speech, there is an open forum for remarks.)
• Bài nói (n): a talk, a spoken piece. Can be formal or informal.
• Diễn thuyết (v/n): to lecture; a lecture. Often implies a discourse on a specific topic, sometimes with an educational aim.

Synonyms

• Speech: A formal address delivered to an audience.
• Address: A formal speech, especially one given on a ceremonial occasion.
• Oration: A formal speech, often elaborate and rhetorical.

Related Idioms

• While there is no direct idiom using "diễn văn," a related concept is:
  • Lên bục phát biểu: To take the podium/to go up to the podium to speak. This action often precedes delivering a "diễn văn."

    • Sau khi được giới thiệu, ông ấy lên bục phát biểu và đọc diễn văn. (After being introduced, he took the podium and delivered his speech.)

noun

1. speech; address
   • bài diễn văn khai mạc
     an opening speech