tháo lời
Definition
- Noun (Medical Term):
- Logorrhea: A medical and psychological term for excessive and often incoherent talkativeness. It is a symptom associated with certain mental health conditions or neurological states.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bệnh nhân có biểu hiện tháo lời, nói liên tục không ngừng. (The patient exhibited logorrhea, talking incessantly without pause.)
- Triệu chứng tháo lời thường thấy trong một số rối loạn tâm thần. (The symptom of logorrhea is often seen in some psychiatric disorders.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily used in clinical, psychological, or psychiatric contexts. It is not a common word in everyday conversation.
Variants and Related Words
- Nói nhiều: (v) to talk a lot. This is the common, non-clinical phrase.
- Cô ấy là người nói nhiều. (She is a talkative person.)
Synonyms
- Verbigeration: Persistent and often meaningless repetition of words or phrases.
- Pressured speech: Rapid, frantic speech that is difficult to interrupt, often associated with mania.
Notes on Usage
- "Tháo lời" is a specialized term. In most everyday situations, describing someone as "nói nhiều" (talkative), "nói liên tục" (talking continuously), or "nói không ngừng" (talking non-stop) is more natural and appropriate.
- The term can carry a negative, pathological connotation when used in its correct medical sense.