thiện ngôn
Definition
Adjective:
- Eloquent / Articulate: Describes a person who speaks in a clear, effective, and persuasive manner.
- Good with words: Having a natural skill for using language well in speech.
Noun (less common):
- Eloquent speech / Good words: Refers to the act or quality of speaking eloquently.
Usage Examples
Adjective:
- Cô ấy là một luật sư thiện ngôn. (She is an eloquent lawyer.)
- Anh ấy rất thiện ngôn trong các cuộc thương lượng. (He is very articulate in negotiations.)
Noun:
- Sự thiện ngôn của ông ấy thuyết phục được mọi người. (His eloquence persuaded everyone.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is formal and often used in literary or descriptive contexts to praise someone's oratory skill. It implies not just speaking well, but speaking in a way that is considered virtuous, effective, or impressive.
Variants and Related Words
- Hùng biện (adj): oratorical, eloquent (often with a focus on powerful, persuasive public speaking).
- Có tài ăn nói (phrase): to have a gift for speaking.
Synonyms
- Eloquent: Fluent, persuasive, and expressive in speech.
- Articulate: Able to express ideas clearly and effectively.
- Silver-tongued: Skilled at speaking in a way that is pleasing and convincing.
Related Idioms
- While "thiện ngôn" itself is not typically part of a common idiom, the concept relates to:
- Mỹ từ ngôn ngôn: Fine words, elegant speech (a classical concept referring to beautiful and virtuous language).