quán từ

Quán từ "cái" đứng trước danh từ "bàn" trong câu này.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Article: A grammatical particle used before a noun or noun phrase to specify its definiteness (like "the") or indefiniteness (like "a", "an"). In historical or linguistic contexts, "quán từ" is the archaic Vietnamese term for this grammatical concept, directly equivalent to the modern term "mạo từ".

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trong tiếng Anh, "the" và "a" là những quán từ quan trọng. (In English, "the" and "a" are important articles.)
  • "Quán từ" là thuật ngữ cũ ít được dùng ngày nay. ("Quán từ" is an old term rarely used today.)

Advanced Usage

• In traditional Vietnamese grammar studies, "quán từ" was the standard classification for words that function as articles in European languages, highlighting a focus on comparative grammar.

Variants and Related Words

• Mạo từ (n): The modern and standard Vietnamese term for "article". This is the word used in contemporary linguistics and language textbooks.
  • "Mạo từ xác định" có nghĩa là "definite article". ("Definite article" means "definite article".)

Synonyms

• Article: A word used to modify a noun, indicating specificity or generality.
• Determiner: A broader word class that includes articles and other specifying words.

Notes on Usage

• The word "quán từ" is considered archaic. In modern Vietnamese linguistic terminology, "mạo từ" is exclusively used. You will encounter "quán từ" primarily in older texts or in discussions about the history of Vietnamese grammar.