phong thanh

Thân thiện

Nghe phong thanh là anh ấy sắp chuyển đến một thành phố mới.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Hearsay, rumor, unverified information: "Phong thanh" refers to information or news that is spread by word of mouth, often lacking concrete evidence or official confirmation. It implies something is talked about but not yet confirmed as fact.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Tôi chỉ nghe phong thanh về vụ việc đó thôi. (I only heard rumors about that matter.)
  • Phong thanh đồn rằng công ty sẽ đóng cửa. (Rumor has it that the company will close down.)

Advanced Usage

• "Nghe phong thanh": to hear something through the grapevine; to catch wind of something.
  • Mọi người đều nghe phong thanh về cuộc cải tổ sắp tới. (Everyone has heard rumors about the upcoming reorganization.)
• "Theo phong thanh": according to rumors/unverified reports.
  • Theo phong thanh, dự án đã bị hủy bỏ. (According to rumors, the project has been canceled.)

Variants and Related Words

• Đồn đại (n): rumor, gossip. (A more common synonym for unverified news.)
• Tin đồn (n): rumor, hearsay. (A compound noun directly meaning "rumor".)
• Tiếng đồn (n): rumor, talk. (Often implies reputation or widespread talk.)

Synonyms

• Lời đồn: rumor.
• Tin vịt: false news/hoax. (Specifically implies the information is fabricated.)

Notes on Meaning

• Primary Meaning: The core meaning of "phong thanh" is unconfirmed information circulating among people. It carries a neutral to slightly skeptical tone, warning the listener that the information may not be reliable.
• Nuance: Unlike "tin chính thức" (official news), "phong thanh" explicitly denotes a lack of verification. It is often the starting point of gossip or speculation.

Học thuật

1. By hearsay, rumour has it
   • Nghe phong thanh anh sắp cưới vợ
     Rumour has it that you are going to get married