Definition

1. Verb:

   • To introduce a topic / to begin a subject: The act of starting or leading into the main discussion, presentation, or written work.
   • To preface / to prologue: To provide an introductory section that sets the stage for what follows.

2. Noun:

   • Introduction / opening section: The initial part of a speech, essay, book, or presentation that outlines the main subject or theme.

Usage Examples

• Verb:

  • Diễn giả nhập đề một cách rất thu hút. (The speaker introduced the topic in a very engaging way.)
  • Anh ấy cần nhập đề trước khi đi vào chi tiết. (He needs to preface before going into details.)

• Noun:

  • Phần nhập đề của cuốn sách rất ngắn gọn. (The introduction of the book is very concise.)
  • Nhập đề của bài báo cáo đã nêu rõ vấn đề. (The opening section of the report clearly stated the problem.)

Advanced Usage

• Used in formal, academic, or literary contexts to describe the structured beginning of a discourse.
• Often implies a deliberate and strategic start designed to guide the audience into the core content.

Variants and Related Words

• Vào đề: A common synonym, also meaning to lead into the main topic.
  • Cô giáo vào đề bài giảng bằng một câu hỏi. (The teacher led into the lesson with a question.)

Synonyms

• Introduce: To present something for the first time.
• Preface: To provide an introductory remark or section.
• Prologue: An introductory section of a literary work.

Related Idioms

• "Lời nói đầu": Literally "introductory words," often used as a translation for "preface" or "foreword."
  • Đọc lời nói đầu để hiểu mục đích cuốn sách. (Read the preface to understand the book's purpose.)