nghĩa hẹp
Definition
- Noun:
- Narrow sense / restricted meaning: The specific, literal, or most limited meaning of a word or phrase, often contrasted with its broader or figurative interpretations. It refers to the precise definition without extension or implication.
- Strict sense: The meaning of a term when interpreted according to its most exact and defined boundaries, excluding any associated or contextual nuances.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Từ "nhà" trong nghĩa hẹp chỉ một công trình xây dựng để ở. (The word "house" in its narrow sense refers to a building for living in.)
- Cần phân biệt nghĩa hẹp và nghĩa rộng của thuật ngữ này. (It is necessary to distinguish between the narrow and broad senses of this term.)
- Trong nghĩa hẹp, "gia đình" chỉ bao gồm bố, mẹ và con cái. (In the strict sense, "family" includes only parents and children.)
Advanced Usage
- Linguistic / Terminological Use: Often used in academic, legal, or technical contexts to specify the exact definition of a term to avoid ambiguity.
- The contract defines "assets" in its narrow sense, excluding intellectual property.
Variants and Related Words
- Nghĩa rộng (n): Broad sense / wide meaning. The meaning of a word that includes extended, figurative, or associated concepts.
- Trong nghĩa rộng, "nhà" có thể chỉ quê hương. (In its broad sense, "house" can refer to one's homeland.)
Synonyms
- Literal meaning: The most basic, dictionary definition of a word.
- Strict definition: A precise and confined explanation of a term.
- Restricted sense: A meaning limited to specific criteria.
Related Concepts
- Denotation: The primary, literal meaning of a word, as opposed to its connotation (associated feelings or ideas).
- Semantic narrowing: A linguistic process where a word's meaning becomes more specific over time.