thuyết khách
Definition
- Noun:
- Persuader; Orator: A person, especially in a historical or political context, who is skilled in using eloquent speech and reasoning to persuade others to adopt a particular viewpoint or course of action.
- Emissary; Envoy: An agent or diplomat, particularly in feudal or bourgeois systems, whose primary role is to negotiate or convince through argumentation and rhetoric.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ông ấy từng là một thuyết khách lỗi lạc, thuyết phục được nhiều nước liên minh. (He was once a brilliant persuader, convincing many countries to form an alliance.)
- Vị thuyết khách đã trình bày các lý lẽ của mình một cách hùng hồn trước hội đồng. (The emissary presented his arguments eloquently before the council.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "thuyết khách" carries a somewhat archaic or historical nuance, often associated with classical diplomacy, feudal courts, or political maneuvering rather than modern discourse.
- It implies a professional or official capacity dedicated to persuasion, not just casual convincing.
Variants and Related Words
- Nhà ngoại giao (n): diplomat. A more modern and general term for a person engaged in international relations.
- Nhà hùng biện (n): orator, eloquent speaker. Focuses on the skill of powerful public speaking.
- Người thuyết phục (n): persuader. A neutral, contemporary term for someone who persuades.
Synonyms
- Persuader
- Orator
- Emissary
- Envoy
- Rhetorician
Related Idioms
- Có tài ăn nói: to have a silver tongue; to be eloquent.
- Là một thuyết khách, trước hết phải có tài ăn nói. (To be a persuader, one must first have a silver tongue.)