tham nghị
Definition
- Verb (archaic, formal):
- To deliberate together; to participate in a council or formal discussion: Refers to the act of taking part in consultations or discussions on important matters, typically within an official or advisory body.
- To counsel; to give advisory opinion: Involves providing considered advice or opinions as part of a consultative process.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Các đại thần cùng tham nghị về chính sách mới. (The high-ranking officials deliberated together on the new policy.)
- Vị quan già được mời tham nghị trong triều đình. (The old mandarin was invited to counsel in the royal court.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily found in historical or literary contexts describing feudal systems, royal courts, or formal advisory panels. It implies a structured, often high-level, process of consultation.
Variants and Related Words
- Tham gia (v): to participate, to join. A modern and general term for participation.
- Ông ấy tham gia cuộc họp. (He joined the meeting.)
- Nghị luận (v/n): to discuss/debate formally; formal discussion.
- Nghị luận về một vấn đề xã hội. (To debate a social issue.)
- Nghị sự (n): agenda, matters for deliberation.
- các vấn đề trong nghị sự. (items on the agenda.)
Synonyms
- Deliberate: to engage in long and careful consideration.
- Consult: to seek information or advice.
- Confer: to have discussions; to exchange opinions.
Related Idioms
- Bàn bạc tham nghị: To discuss and deliberate thoroughly. This phrase emphasizes the collective and careful nature of the consultation.
- Hội đồng đang bàn bạc tham nghị để đi đến quyết định. (The council is discussing and deliberating to reach a decision.)