Definition

Adjective: 1. Clear, coherent, and logically structured: Used to describe speech, writing, or reasoning that is expressed in a well-organized, systematic, and easy-to-follow manner. It implies a logical flow where ideas are connected and presented distinctly. 2. Articulate and precise: Describes expression that is not only clear but also effectively broken down into its component parts for better understanding.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Bài luận của cô ấy rất khúc chiết và thuyết phục. (Her essay is very clear/coherent and persuasive.)
  • Anh ấy trình bày lập luận một cách khúc chiết, khiến mọi người dễ dàng đồng tình. (He presented his argument in a logically structured way, making it easy for everyone to agree.)
  • Một câu trả lời khúc chiết sẽ ghi điểm trong bài thi vấn đáp. (An articulate answer will score points in the oral exam.)

Advanced Usage

• "lời lẽ khúc chiết": articulate/coherent wording.
  • Với lời lẽ khúc chiết, luật sư đã bảo vệ thành công cho thân chủ. (With articulate wording, the lawyer successfully defended his client.)
• "trình bày khúc chiết": to present/explain something clearly and systematically.
  • Giáo viên yêu cầu học sinh trình bày bài giải một cách khúc chiết. (The teacher requires students to present their solution in a clear and systematic way.)

Variants and Related Words

• Khúc chiết is primarily used as an adjective. There is no direct nominal or verbal form. It is often used in formal or academic contexts to evaluate the quality of discourse or reasoning.

Synonyms

• Rõ ràng, mạch lạc: clear, lucid.
• Chặt chẽ: tight, rigorous (emphasizes logical structure).
• Gãy gọn: crisp, succinct (emphasizes conciseness and clarity).

Antonyms / Contrasting Words

• Lộn xộn: messy, disorganized.
• Rời rạc: disjointed, incoherent.
• Tối nghĩa: obscure, ambiguous.

Notes on Different Meanings

The word khúc chiết has an older, largely obsolete meaning: * Roundabout, evasive, not straightforward: Referring to speech that is indirect or circumlocutory (e.g., lựa lời khúc chiết - to choose roundabout words). In modern Vietnamese, this meaning is very rare and the primary meaning is overwhelmingly positive, describing clarity and coherence.

adjective

1. clear