Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Cursory, Sketchy, Brief, Summary: Describes something that is presented in a very basic, general, and simplified way, covering only the main points or broad outlines while omitting specific details and depth. It often implies a preliminary or introductory level of treatment.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Anh ấy chỉ đưa ra một bản mô tả sơ lược về kế hoạch. (He only provided a brief description of the plan.)
  • Cuốn sách có phần giới thiệu sơ lược về lịch sử Việt Nam. (The book has a cursory introduction to Vietnamese history.)
  • Báo cáo này còn quá sơ lược, cần thêm nhiều dữ liệu chi tiết. (This report is still too sketchy; it needs more detailed data.)

Advanced Usage

• The adjective "sơ lược" is often used to modify nouns related to descriptions, summaries, outlines, or introductions (e.g., - a summary outline, - a brief introduction).
• It can carry a slightly negative connotation when the lack of detail is seen as a shortcoming, suggesting something is underdeveloped or insufficiently thorough.

Variants and Related Words

• Sơ bộ (adj): Preliminary, initial. Often used for early stages of work or planning. While similar to "sơ lược," "sơ bộ" focuses more on the temporal sequence (being first) rather than solely on the lack of detail.
  • Chúng tôi đã có kết quả sơ bộ. (We have the preliminary results.)
• Tóm tắt (v/n): To summarize / a summary. This is the action or result of making something concise, which may or may not be "sơ lược."
  • Hãy tóm tắt bài báo này. (Please summarize this article.)

Synonyms

• Brief: Short in duration or extent.
• Cursory: Hasty and therefore not thorough.
• Sketchy: Incomplete or lacking detail.
• Summary: Covering the main points only.
• General: Not specific or detailed.

Antonyms

• Chi tiết (adj): Detailed.
• Đầy đủ (adj): Complete, thorough.
• Tỉ mỉ (adj): Meticulous, thorough.
• Sâu sắc (adj): Profound, in-depth.

adj

1. cursory, sketchy