nói năng
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Definition
- Verb:
- To speak; to talk; to express oneself verbally. This is the general, collective term for the act of using words to communicate. It often carries a nuance regarding the manner, clarity, or propriety of speech, not just the fact of speaking.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Cô ấy nói năng rất lịch sự và rõ ràng. (She speaks very politely and clearly.)
- Anh ta nói năng cộc lốc, khiến mọi người khó chịu. (He speaks curtly, which makes people uncomfortable.)
- Trẻ con cần được dạy cách nói năng lễ phép. (Children need to be taught how to speak politely.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "nói năng" is frequently used in evaluative or descriptive contexts to comment on someone speaks, rather than simply they are speaking. It is common in advice, criticism, or observation.
- Chú ý cách nói năng của anh khi gặp sếp. (Pay attention to your manner of speaking when you meet the boss.)
Variants and Related Words
- Nói (v): to say, to speak, to talk. This is the neutral, more common verb for the act of speaking.
- Phát ngôn (v): to utter, to make a statement (more formal).
- Giao tiếp (v): to communicate (broader than just verbal).
Synonyms
- To speak: to utter words.
- To talk: to engage in conversation.
- To express oneself: to communicate one's thoughts or feelings.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Nói năng đứng đắn / nghiêm túc: to speak seriously or properly.
- Hãy nói năng đứng đắn trong cuộc họp. (Please speak properly during the meeting.)
- Nói năng lưu loát: to speak fluently or eloquently.
- Cô ấy nói năng lưu loát trước đám đông. (She speaks fluently in front of a crowd.)
- Nói năng hàm hồ / bừa bãi: to speak recklessly or thoughtlessly.