phi lộ
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Definition
- Noun:
- Foreword: A short introductory statement or explanation at the beginning of a book or other written work, typically written by someone other than the author to introduce the content or context.
- Prologue / Preface: An introductory section that serves to explain the purpose, scope, or background of the main text. This term is considered somewhat literary or dated in modern Vietnamese.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Tác giả viết lời phi lộ cho cuốn sách mới. (The author wrote the foreword for the new book.)
- Lời phi lộ của tổng biên tập rất ngắn gọn. (The editor-in-chief's preface is very concise.)
- Trong bài phi lộ, ông ấy giải thích lý do viết sách. (In the foreword, he explains the reason for writing the book.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "phi lộ" is often used in formal or literary contexts. In contemporary publishing, words like "lời nói đầu" (preface) or "lời giới thiệu" (introduction) are more common, while "phi lộ" can impart a classic or scholarly tone.
Variants and Related Words
- Lời nói đầu (n): Preface, introduction. The most common modern equivalent.
- Lời giới thiệu (n): Introduction. Often written by another person to present the work.
- Lời tựa (n): A type of introductory note or preamble, similar to a foreword.
Synonyms
- Foreword: An introductory note.
- Preface: An introductory section of a book.
- Prologue: An introductory part of a literary work.
- Introduction: A preliminary explanation.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms directly using the word "phi lộ". Its usage is confined to the context of written works.
- Lời phi lộ
- Foreword