huyên thiên

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The Vietnamese word "huyên thiên" refers to a way of speaking that is often characterized by excessive or aimless chatter. It can be translated into English as "to talk nineteen to the dozen" or "palaver." When someone is "huyên thiên," they are talking a lot, often without a clear purpose or substance.

Usage Instructions:

• "Huyên thiên" is used when describing someone who is talking excessively, often about trivial matters or in a way that seems disorganized. It can refer to both casual conversations and more formal discussions that lack focus.

Examples:

1. Huyên thiên suốt buổi - This translates to "palaver for a whole morning." You might use this when describing a meeting where people talked a lot but didn’t achieve anything meaningful.
2. Kể chuyện huyên thiên - This means "to talk nineteen to the dozen." You could use this when someone is sharing a story that goes on and on without getting to the point.

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "huyên thiên" can be used to describe someone who is not just talking a lot but is also possibly misleading or not being truthful. For instance, "huyên thiên xích đế" (informal) translates to "to talk through one's hat," which means to speak about something in a way that shows a lack of knowledge or understanding.

Word Variants:

• Huyên thuyên: This is a closely related variant that has a similar meaning and is often used interchangeably with "huyên thiên."

Different Meanings:

While "huyên thiên" primarily refers to excessive talking, it can also imply that the talk lacks seriousness or relevance. It can sometimes carry a slightly negative connotation, suggesting that the speaker is wasting time or being frivolous.

Synonyms:

• Nói nhiều: To talk a lot.
• Nói huyên thuyên: To speak aimlessly or excessively.

Academic

1. (cũng nói huyên thuyên) Talk nineteen to the dozen, palaver
   • Huyên thiên suốt buổi
     To palaver for a whole morning (evening, afternoon)
   • Kể chuyện huyên thiên
     To talk nineteen to the dozen
   • Huyên thiên xích đế (thông tục)
     To talk through one's hat