giọng điệu

Friendly

The Vietnamese word "giọng điệu" can be translated to English as "tone" or "manner of speaking." It refers to the way someone expresses themselves, particularly in terms of their voice, attitude, and emotional expression when they communicate.

Usage Instructions:

• "Giọng điệu" is often used to describe the emotional quality of someone's speech, such as whether it is friendly, rude, sarcastic, or serious.
• It can be used in both written and spoken Vietnamese, usually in discussions about communication styles, literature, or music.

Example:

• Simple Example: "Giọng điệu của cô ấy rất nhẹ nhàng." (Her tone is very gentle.)
• Contextual Example: "Tôi không thích giọng điệu của anh ta khi nói chuyện với tôi." (I don't like his tone when he talks to me.)

Advanced Usage:

• "Giọng điệu" can also be used in a literary context to describe the style or voice of an author or a character. For example, "Giọng điệu của tác giả rất độc đáo." (The author's tone is very unique.)

Word Variants:

• "Giọng" means "voice" or "tone."
• "Điệu" can mean "manner" or "style."
• Together, they emphasize the quality of the voice or expression.

Different Meanings:

While "giọng điệu" primarily refers to tone in speech, it can also be used metaphorically to discuss the tone of a piece of writing, such as poetry or prose, indicating how the author conveys feelings and attitudes.

Synonyms:

• Âm điệu: This refers more to the melody or rhythm, often used in music.
• Tông giọng: This can be used to describe pitch or the key of a voice, but it is less common in everyday usage.

Example of Different Context:

• In a conversation, you might say, "Giọng điệu của bài hát này rất buồn." (The tone of this song is very sad.) This shows how "giọng điệu" can apply to music as well.

Academic

1. Tongue; tone
   • Giọng điệu láo xược
     An impudent tongue