lệ ngôn

Lệ ngôn thường giới thiệu nội dung chính của cuốn sách.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Foreword / Preface: A section at the beginning of a book that explains the author's purpose, methodology, and approach in writing the book. It serves as an introductory note to guide the reader.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Phần lệ ngôn của cuốn sách này giải thích rõ cách sử dụng tài liệu. (The foreword of this book clearly explains how to use the materials.)
  • Tác giả viết lệ ngôn để độc giả hiểu phương pháp nghiên cứu. (The author wrote a preface so readers would understand the research method.)

Advanced Usage

• In classical or academic texts, the "lệ ngôn" may be more formal and detailed than a modern preface, often outlining the structural principles of the work.

Variants and Related Words

• Lời nói đầu (n): A more common modern term for "preface" or "introduction."
  • Lời nói đầu thường ngắn gọn hơn. (A preface is usually more concise.)
• Tựa (n): Can mean "preface" or "introduction," sometimes used interchangeably.
• Dẫn nhập (n): Introduction, often used for academic works.

Synonyms

• Preface: An introduction to a book, typically stating its subject, scope, or aims.
• Foreword: A short introduction to a book, usually by someone other than the author.
• Preamble: A preliminary or introductory statement.

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