nói phải
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Definition
Verb phrase: - To talk sense; to speak reasonably/correctly: To express an opinion or statement that is logical, correct, or appropriate to the situation. It implies the speaker's words are right and should be heeded.
Usage Examples
- Verb phrase:
- Anh ấy nói phải đấy, chúng ta nên nghe theo. (He is talking sense, we should listen.)
- Cô giáo luôn nói phải nên được cả lớp kính trọng. (The teacher always speaks reasonably, so she is respected by the whole class.)
- Tôi thấy bạn nói phải, chúng ta cần một kế hoạch tốt hơn. (I think you are right, we need a better plan.)
Advanced Usage
- "Nghe ra mới thấy nói phải": A saying meaning "Upon reflection, one realizes it was sensible advice." It highlights that the correctness of the statement becomes clear after consideration.
- Lúc đầu tôi không đồng ý, nhưng giờ nghe ra mới thấy nói phải. (At first I disagreed, but now upon reflection, I see it was sensible advice.)
Variants and Related Words
- Nói đúng (Verb phrase): To say something correct or accurate. It is a close synonym, often interchangeable with "nói phải," though "nói phải" can carry a stronger connotation of wisdom or reasonableness.
- Nói có lý (Verb phrase): To speak with reason; to make a reasonable point.
- Phải (Adjective): Right, correct. This is the core adjective within the phrase.
Synonyms
- Nói đúng: To say correctly.
- Nói có lý: To speak reasonably.
- Nói trúng (colloquial): To hit the mark (with words); to say something very accurate.
Related Idioms
- "Phải như đinh đóng cột": An idiom meaning "as solid as a nailed post," used to emphasize that something is unquestionably right or certain. It can describe a statement that is "nói phải."
- Lời khuyên của ông ấy phải như đinh đóng cột. (His advice is absolutely correct/right as rain.)
- Talk sense