phàm lệ
Definition
- Noun:
- Introduction, foreword: A section at the beginning of a book, document, or set of rules that explains the editorial conventions, structure, and scope of the work that follows. It outlines how the content is organized and the principles used in its compilation.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Độc giả nên đọc phần phàm lệ để hiểu cách sử dụng cuốn từ điển này. (Readers should read the foreword to understand how to use this dictionary.)
- Phàm lệ của bộ luật giải thích các thuật ngữ và nguyên tắc trình bày. (The introduction to the legal code explains the terminology and presentation principles.)
Advanced Usage
- In academic or legal texts, a phàm lệ is critical for establishing the framework and interpretation guidelines for the entire document. It is more technical than a general preface.
Variants and Related Words
- Lời nói đầu (n): Preface, introduction. A more general term for introductory remarks.
- Lời giới thiệu (n): Introduction. Often used for a less formal introductory section.
Synonyms
- Foreword: An introductory section, especially one written by someone other than the author.
- Preamble: A preliminary statement, often in a formal document.
- Introductory note: A brief explanation at the start of a text.
Related Terms
- Chú giải (n): Annotations, explanatory notes that may be referenced in the phàm lệ.
- Quy ước (n): Conventions, rules. The phàm lệ often details the quy ước used in the text.
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Introduction, foreword
