phụ họa

Thân thiện

Một số người chỉ biết phụ họa theo ý kiến của người khác.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To chime in (with someone): To add one's voice or opinion in agreement or support of what someone else has already said, often without contributing an original or independent thought.
   • To echo / to附和 (in Chinese): To repeat or support another person's ideas or statements in a way that shows compliance or lack of critical thinking.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Anh ta chỉ biết phụ họa theo ý kiến của sếp. (He only knows how to chime in with the boss's opinion.)
  • Trong cuộc họp, cô ấy không đóng góp gì mà chỉ phụ họa người khác. (During the meeting, she didn't contribute anything but merely echoed others.)

Advanced Usage

• The term often carries a slightly negative connotation, implying a lack of independent thought or a tendency to conform uncritically.
  • Phong cách lãnh đạo của ông ấy khiến nhân viên chỉ dám phụ họa. (His leadership style makes employees dare only to chime in in agreement.)

Variants and Related Words

• Phụ theo (v): To follow along, to go along with. This is a more general term for following or supporting.
• Hùa theo (v): To join in with the crowd, often impulsively or without reflection. This is a close synonym with a stronger negative implication of mob mentality.

Synonyms

• To echo: To repeat or reflect someone else's words or ideas.
• To agree mindlessly: To express agreement without independent consideration.
• To parrot: To repeat words or ideas without understanding or original thought.

Related Idioms

• Chỉ biết phụ họa: To only know how to chime in/echo. This idiom emphasizes a person's consistent lack of original contribution.
  • Một thành viên trong nhóm chỉ biết phụ họa thì không có giá trị. (A team member who only knows how to echo others has no value.)

Học thuật

1. Chime in
   • Chỉ phụ họa, không bao giờ có ý kiến riêng của mình
     To aways chime in with others, never to have an idea of one's own