lược khảo
Definition
- Verb:
- To examine summarily; to survey: To study or investigate a subject in a general, concise manner, focusing on main points and fundamental aspects without delving into fine details. This term is used in academic or formal contexts to describe a broad, overview-style analysis.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Cuốn sách này lược khảo lịch sử nghệ thuật Đông Nam Á. (This book provides a summary examination of Southeast Asian art history.)
- Giáo sư sẽ lược khảo các lý thuyết chính trong buổi giảng đầu tiên. (The professor will summarily examine the main theories in the first lecture.)
- Phần mở đầu luận văn lược khảo các công trình nghiên cứu trước đây. (The thesis introduction surveys previous research works.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is almost exclusively used in formal, scholarly writing. It often appears in titles of academic works (e.g., books, theses, articles) to indicate the text offers a condensed overview rather than an exhaustive, specialized study.
Variants and Related Words
- Khảo sát (v): to survey, to investigate. This can be more detailed than "lược khảo."
- Tổng quan (n): an overview, a survey. This is a related noun form.
- Nghiên cứu (v): to research, to study. This is a broader term for research, which can be either detailed or general.
Synonyms
- To survey: To look over or examine broadly.
- To overview: To give a general summary or review.
- To sketch (out): To describe or outline in a brief manner.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms specifically using the word "lược khảo." Its usage is confined to formal academic contexts.
verb
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to examine summarily
