lời nói đầu

Definition

Noun:
- Foreword / Preface: A short introductory section at the beginning of a book or other written work, typically explaining its scope, purpose, origin, or acknowledging individuals who contributed to its creation. It is written by the author or sometimes by another person.
- Preamble / Introductory Remarks: A formal or introductory statement that serves to open a document, speech, or formal text, outlining its fundamental aims or principles.

Usage Examples

Noun:
- Giáo sư đã viết một lời nói đầu rất cảm động cho cuốn sách. (The professor wrote a very moving foreword for the book.)
- Phần lời nói đầu của hiến pháp nêu rõ các mục tiêu quốc gia. (The preamble of the constitution states the national goals.)
- Bạn nên đọc lời nói đầu để hiểu bối cảnh của nghiên cứu này. (You should read the introduction to understand the context of this research.)

Advanced Usage

In academic or legal contexts, "lời nói đầu" can be a formal preamble that establishes the framework for the following text.
It can sometimes be used metaphorically to describe preliminary remarks in a speech or presentation.

Variants and Related Words

Lời giới thiệu (n): Introduction. Often used interchangeably in some contexts, though it can be less formal than a foreword.
Bài tựa (n): Preface. A more literary term for an introductory note.
Phần mở đầu (n): The opening section, introduction.

Synonyms

Foreword: An introduction to a book, often by someone other than the author.
Preface: An author's introductory statement.
Preamble: A preliminary or introductory statement, especially in a legal document.
Introduction: A beginning section that states the purpose and goals.

Related Phrases

Viết lời nói đầu: to write a foreword/preface.
- Tác giả mất một tuần để viết lời nói đầu. (The author spent a week writing the preface.)
Trong lời nói đầu có ghi: as stated in the preamble/foreword.
- Trong lời nói đầu có ghi lời cảm ơn đến các cộng tác viên. (As stated in the foreword, thanks are given to the collaborators.)