dấu chấm lửng
Definition
- Noun:
- Ellipsis: A punctuation mark consisting of three consecutive dots (…), used to indicate an omission of words, a pause in speech, an unfinished thought, or a trailing off into silence.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trong câu này, tác giả dùng dấu chấm lửng để tạo cảm giác chờ đợi. (In this sentence, the author uses an ellipsis to create a sense of anticipation.)
- "Tôi không chắc là..." anh ấy nói, rồi im bặt. ("I'm not sure..." he said, then fell silent.)
- Hãy thay thế phần trích dẫn dài bằng dấu chấm lửng. (Replace the long quoted section with an ellipsis.)
Advanced Usage
- In formal writing, such as academic papers, an ellipsis is often used within square brackets […] to show that the omission is made by the person quoting the text, not the original author.
- The study concluded that "the results were inconclusive […] requiring further analysis."
Variants and Related Words
- Dấu ba chấm: A common alternative name in Vietnamese for the ellipsis, literally meaning "three-dot mark."
- Ellipsis points: Another English term for the punctuation mark.
Synonyms
- Suspension points: A less common synonym for ellipsis.
- Dot-dot-dot: An informal way to refer to the punctuation.
Related Terms and Usage Notes
- Ellipsis vs. Dash: An ellipsis (…) suggests a trailing off, pause, or omission. A dash (—) indicates a stronger break, an interruption, or an addition.
- Spacing: In modern typing, there is typically no space between the dots of an ellipsis (…), but a space is used before and after it when it appears within a sentence.