thao thao bất tuyệt
Definition
- Idiom:
- Speaking in an endless, eloquent, and fluent stream: Describes someone talking at great length, very fluently and eloquently, without seeming to stop or tire. It often implies the speech is persuasive, well-articulated, and delivered with confidence, but can sometimes carry a nuance of being overly long or monologous.
Usage Examples
- Idiom:
- Diễn giả nói về chủ đề môi trường một cách thao thao bất tuyệt suốt hai giờ đồng hồ. (The speaker spoke in an endless, eloquent stream about the environmental topic for two full hours.)
- Anh ấy thao thao bất tuyệt trình bày kế hoạch kinh doanh, thuyết phục được tất cả các nhà đầu tư. (He spoke fluently and at great length presenting the business plan, persuading all the investors.)
Advanced Usage
- The idiom is typically used in descriptive contexts, often with a tone of admiration for the speaker's oratory skills. However, depending on context, it can be used humorously or critically to describe a person who talks too much without letting others intervene.
- Cứ mỗi lần nhậu, ông ấy lại thao thao bất tuyệt kể chuyện ngày xưa. (Every time he drinks, he launches into an endless, fluent monologue telling stories of the old days.)
Variants and Related Words
- Nói thao thao (v): To talk fluently and volubly. This is a shorter form, carrying a similar meaning but without the emphasis on being "endless" (bất tuyệt).
- Cô ấy nói thao thao về du lịch châu Âu. (She talked volubly about traveling in Europe.)
Synonyms
- To hold forth: To speak at length, especially in a pompous or authoritative way.
- To speak volubly: To talk fluently, readily, and at length.
- To be eloquent: Having or exercising the power of fluent, forceful, and appropriate speech.
Related Idioms
- Dài dòng văn tự: To be long-winded or verbose (often in writing but also in speech). This has a more negative connotation of being unnecessarily lengthy, whereas emphasizes fluent delivery.
- Đừng giải thích dài dòng văn tự nữa, hãy đi thẳng vào vấn đề. (Don't give a long-winded explanation anymore, get straight to the point.)