ngữ ngôn

Ngữ ngôn của dân tộc này rất giàu âm điệu và biểu cảm.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Language: The primary meaning of "ngữ ngôn" refers to the spoken language or speech of a particular nation, people, or community. It emphasizes the vocal, communicative system.
   • Speech: Can specifically denote the act, mode, or faculty of speaking.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ngữ ngôn của dân tộc này rất giàu âm điệu. (The language of this ethnic group is very melodic.)
  • Anh ấy nghiên cứu sự phát triển của ngữ ngôn loài người. (He researches the development of human speech.)

Advanced Usage

• "ngữ ngôn học": linguistics (the scientific study of language and its structure).
  • Cô ấy theo đuổi chuyên ngành ngữ ngôn học. (She is pursuing a major in linguistics.)

Variants and Related Words

• Ngôn ngữ (n): language (a more common and broader term encompassing both spoken and written systems, as well as computer languages).

  • Tiếng Anh là một ngôn ngữ phổ biến. (English is a common language.)

• Tiếng nói (n): voice; speech (often refers to the physical voice or metaphorical "voice" of a group).

  • Tiếng nói của cô ấy rất trong. (Her voice is very clear.)

Synonyms

• Language: The system of communication used by a particular community or country.
• Speech: The expression of thoughts and feelings using spoken language.

Notes on Usage

• "Ngữ ngôn" is a formal and somewhat literary term. In everyday modern Vietnamese, "ngôn ngữ" is the far more common and general word for "language." "Ngữ ngôn" is often used in academic, historical, or poetic contexts to specifically emphasize spoken language or the concept of speech itself.