thời đàm
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of newspaper article: A journalistic genre, now considered archaic, consisting of a commentary or discussion on current events and topical issues.
- A topical commentary: A written piece focused on analyzing and discussing contemporary news and social matters.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Tờ báo này từng nổi tiếng với những bài thời đàm sắc sảo. (This newspaper was once famous for its sharp topical commentaries.)
- Thể loại thời đàm phổ biến ở đầu thế kỷ 20. (The thời đàm genre was popular in the early 20th century.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "thời đàm" is primarily used in historical or academic contexts when discussing the evolution of Vietnamese journalism. It is not used for modern op-eds or editorials.
Variants and Related Words
- Bình luận (n): commentary, analysis. This is the modern equivalent for discussing current events.
- Bài bình luận về chính sách mới rất chi tiết. (The commentary on the new policy is very detailed.)
- Xã luận (n): editorial; an article expressing the official opinion of a newspaper's editors.
- Xã luận hôm nay đề cập đến vấn đề môi trường. (Today's editorial addresses the environmental issue.)
Synonyms
- Topical commentary
- Current events article (archaic)
- Journalistic essay (on contemporary matters)
Notes on Usage
- "Thời đàm" is an obsolete term. When referring to similar content in modern contexts, use "bài bình luận" (commentary piece) or "bài phân tích thời sự" (current affairs analysis).
- It describes a formal genre of writing, not casual conversation about the news.