hồ đồ
Definition
- Adjective:
- Obscure / Vague / Unclear: Refers to something that is not clearly expressed, defined, or understood. It describes thoughts, speech, or conclusions that are muddled, confused, or lacking in clarity and precision.
- Illogical / Irrational: Can describe reasoning or arguments that are nonsensical, incoherent, or not based on clear thinking.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Lời giải thích của anh ta rất hồ đồ. (His explanation is very obscure/vague.)
- Đừng đưa ra những kết luận hồ đồ. (Don't draw illogical conclusions.)
- Câu trả lời hồ đồ đó chẳng giúp ích gì. (That vague answer is of no help.)
Advanced Usage
- The term often carries a negative connotation, criticizing a lack of rigor, clarity, or proper thought. It is commonly used to critique speech, writing, or reasoning.
Variants and Related Words
- Mơ hồ (adj): ambiguous, nebulous. While similar, "mơ hồ" often emphasizes ambiguity, whereas "hồ đồ" emphasizes confused or muddled thinking.
- Luật này còn nhiều điểm mơ hồ. (This law still has many ambiguous points.)
Synonyms
- Vague: not clearly expressed or defined.
- Muddled: confused in thought.
- Incoherent: lacking logic or clarity.
- Woolly: lacking definite form or substance.
Related Idioms
- Ăn nói hồ đồ: to speak in a confused or nonsensical manner.
- Ông ấy cứ ăn nói hồ đồ, chẳng ai hiểu. (He just talks nonsense; no one understands.)
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