nhập đề
Definition
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.
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.)