lời lẽ
Definition
- Noun:
- Words, expressions, or terms: Refers to the specific words, phrases, or language a person uses when speaking or writing. It emphasizes the choice and style of verbal expression.
- Manner of speaking, discourse: Denotes the overall quality, tone, or content of what is said, often with an implication of its persuasiveness, appropriateness, or force.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Lời lẽ của anh ấy rất thuyết phục. (His words are very persuasive.)
- Cô ấy nên cẩn thận với lời lẽ của mình. (She should be careful with her choice of words.)
- Lời lẽ trong bức thư đó rất lịch sự. (The expressions in that letter are very polite.)
Advanced Usage
"Lời lẽ hoa mỹ": flowery or ornate language.
- Bài diễn văn đầy lời lẽ hoa mỹ nhưng thiếu nội dung. (The speech was full of flowery language but lacked substance.)
"Cân nhắc lời lẽ": to weigh one's words carefully.
- Trước khi phát biểu, ông ấy luôn cân nhắc lời lẽ. (Before speaking, he always weighs his words carefully.)
Variants and Related Words
Lời nói (n): speech, utterance. A more general term for spoken words.
- Lời nói của cô giáo rất ấm áp. (The teacher's speech is very warm.)
Ngôn từ (n): diction, vocabulary. Often used in more formal or literary contexts to refer to word choice.
- Ngôn từ trong tác phẩm văn học rất tinh tế. (The diction in the literary work is very refined.)
Synonyms
- Words: The units of language used in speech or writing.
- Expressions: Particular wordings or phrases used to convey an idea.
- Discourse: Written or spoken communication or debate.
Related Idioms
Lời lẽ đanh thép: ironclad or forceful words.
- Bản cáo trạng với những lời lẽ đanh thép. (The indictment with ironclad words.)
Lời lẽ ngọt ngào: sweet talk, honeyed words.
- Đừng tin vào những lời lẽ ngọt ngào đó. (Don't believe that sweet talk.)