phi lý
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Absurd, irrational: "phi lý" describes something that is contrary to reason, logic, or common sense. It refers to ideas, situations, or actions that are illogical, unreasonable, or nonsensical.
Usage
- "Phi lý" is used to express strong disagreement with the logic or reasonableness of a statement, situation, or action.
- It is often used in formal writing, debates, and critical discussions, but is also common in everyday speech to describe frustrating or nonsensical circumstances.
- It can be used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb like "là" - to be).
Usage Examples
Attributive use (before a noun):
- Đó là một quyết định phi lý. (That is an irrational decision.)
- Anh ấy đưa ra những lý lẽ phi lý. (He presents absurd arguments.)
Predicative use (after a linking verb):
- Yêu cầu của họ thật phi lý. (Their demand is truly absurd.)
- Chuyện này nghe có vẻ phi lý. (This matter sounds irrational.)
Advanced Usage
"một cách phi lý": in an absurd/irrational manner.
- Anh ta cư xử một cách phi lý. (He behaved in an irrational manner.)
"tính phi lý": absurdity, irrationality (the abstract noun form).
- Tính phi lý của tình huống khiến mọi người bối rối. (The absurdity of the situation confused everyone.)
Variants and Related Words
Phi lý tính (n): A philosophical term meaning "absurdity" or "the absurd," often used in existential contexts.
- Chủ nghĩa hiện sinh thường bàn về phi lý tính của cuộc sống. (Existentialism often discusses the absurdity of life.)
Vô lý (adj): A close synonym meaning "unreasonable, nonsensical." It is slightly more common in everyday speech.
- Giá cả ở đây thật vô lý! (The prices here are so unreasonable!)
Synonyms
- Vô lý: unreasonable, nonsensical.
- Nghịch lý: paradoxical (implies a seeming contradiction, which may or may not be resolved).
- Bất hợp lý: illogical, unreasonable.
Antonyms
- Hợp lý: reasonable, logical.
- Có lý: sensible, justified.