khai đề
Definition
- Verb:
- To open a topic, to introduce a subject: "khai đề" refers to the act of beginning or introducing a topic, especially in a formal or literary context, such as in an essay, speech, or discussion. It is an archaic term.
Usage
- Verb:
- Trong bài luận, anh ấy cần khai đề một cách ấn tượng. (In the essay, he needs to introduce the topic impressively.)
- Nhà văn khai đề cuốn tiểu thuyết bằng một câu chuyện ngắn. (The writer opened the novel with a short story.)
Advanced Usage
- "Khai đề" is considered a literary or formal term, often used in academic, rhetorical, or classical contexts. In modern everyday Vietnamese, phrases like "mở đầu" or "giới thiệu chủ đề" are more commonly used.
Variants and Related Words
- Phá đề (verb): An archaic synonym meaning to break open or introduce a topic, used in similar classical literary contexts.
- Cách phá đề của tác giả rất độc đáo. (The author's way of introducing the topic is very unique.)
Synonyms
- Mở đầu: to begin, to start (more common in modern usage).
- Giới thiệu chủ đề: to introduce the topic/subject.
- Dẫn nhập: to lead into, to introduce (often used in academic texts).
Related Phrases
- Khai mạc (verb): to inaugurate, to open (an event, ceremony). This is a different but related compound word meaning to formally commence an event.
- Lễ khai mạc hội nghị sẽ diễn ra lúc 9 giờ. (The conference opening ceremony will take place at 9 a.m.)