Definition

1. Noun:
   • Interjection: A word or short phrase used to express a sudden or strong emotion, such as surprise, joy, pain, or to call or respond to someone. It often stands alone grammatically.

Usage

• As a standalone expression: An interjection is typically used independently to convey an immediate reaction or feeling.
  • "Ồ, bạn đã đến rồi!" ("Oh, you're here already!")
  • "Chao ôi, cảnh đẹp quá!" ("Wow, the scenery is so beautiful!")
  • "Ái!" ("Ouch!")

Advanced Usage

• Emotional Range: Interjections can express a wide spectrum of emotions, from positive (e.g., ) to negative (e.g., ).
• Conversational Function: They are crucial in spoken language for adding emotional color, emphasis, or natural flow to dialogue. They can also serve as fillers (e.g., for "Um...").
• Punctuation: In writing, interjections are often followed by an exclamation mark (!) or a comma (,), depending on the strength of the emotion.

Variants and Related Words

• Thán từ cảm thán: Exclamatory interjection (expresses emotion like wonder, joy, pain).
• Thán từ gọi đáp: Vocative interjection (used to call or address someone, e.g., for "Hey!", for a polite "Yes").
• Thán ngữ: A broader term sometimes used for exclamatory phrases, not just single words.

Synonyms

• Từ cảm thán: Exclamatory word. (This is a very close synonym, often used interchangeably with in general contexts.)

Related Phrases / Common Interjections

• "Trời ơi!" / "Ôi trời ơi!": "Oh my God!" / "Good heavens!" (expresses surprise, shock, or exasperation).
• "Ái chà!": "Well!" / "My!" (expresses admiration or mild surprise).
• "Chết tiệt!": "Damn it!" (expresses anger or frustration).
• "Ơ!" / "Hả?": "Huh?" / "What?" (expresses confusion or a request for repetition).
• "Tuyệt!": "Great!" / "Awesome!" (expresses strong approval).

noun

1. interjection