ngắn gọn
Definition
- Adjective:
- Concise / Succinct: Expressing much in few words; brief and clear without unnecessary details.
- Laconic: Using very few words; terse.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Bài phát biểu của cô ấy rất ngắn gọn và sâu sắc. (Her speech was very concise and profound.)
- Hãy trả lời một cách ngắn gọn. (Please answer succinctly.)
- Văn phong ngắn gọn giúp người đọc dễ hiểu. (A concise writing style helps readers understand easily.)
Advanced Usage
- Used to describe not just speech or writing, but also plans, explanations, or summaries that are brief yet comprehensive.
- Một bản kế hoạch ngắn gọn thường hiệu quả hơn. (A succinct plan is often more effective.)
Variants and Related Words
- Súc tích (adj): Also means concise, but often implies richness of meaning within brevity. It is a close synonym.
- Lời bình súc tích. (A pithy commentary.)
Synonyms
- Concise: Giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words.
- Succinct: Expressed clearly and in a few words.
- Terse: Sparing in the use of words; abrupt.
- Brief: Of short duration; using few words.
Related Idioms
- Ngắn gọn súc tích: A common paired phrase emphasizing both brevity and meaningful content.
- Bài báo cáo cần phải ngắn gọn súc tích. (The report needs to be concise and pithy.)