tiêu tức
Definition
- Noun:
- News, tidings, information: An archaic or literary Vietnamese term referring to news, information, or reports about events or people. It is largely considered old-fashioned and is rarely used in modern, everyday language.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ông ấy chờ đợi tiêu tức từ quê nhà. (He awaited news from his homeland.)
- Tiêu tức này khiến mọi người rất vui mừng. (This news made everyone very happy.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "tiêu tức" is primarily encountered in classical literature, historical texts, or poetic contexts. In contemporary Vietnamese, "tin tức" is the universal and correct word for "news."
Variants and Related Words
- Tin tức (n): news, information (the modern and standard term).
- Tin tức trên tivi rất đáng tin cậy. (The news on TV is very reliable.)
Synonyms
- News: Newly received or noteworthy information.
- Tidings: News or information.
- Information: Facts or details about a situation.
Notes on Usage
- "Tiêu tức" is an archaic synonym for "tin tức". Learners should use "tin tức" for all modern contexts involving news or information. Using "tiêu tức" in everyday conversation may sound unnatural or overly formal.