tiếp lời
Definition
- Verb:
- To continue someone's speech; to take up the thread of conversation: The primary meaning of "tiếp lời" is to speak immediately after someone else has finished, often to add to, support, or continue their point.
- To chime in; to join in a conversation: It describes the act of entering an ongoing dialogue, typically in a seamless or responsive manner.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Khi anh ấy ngừng kể chuyện, tôi vội tiếp lời. (When he stopped telling the story, I quickly continued.)
- Cô ấy luôn biết cách tiếp lời một cách khéo léo trong các cuộc họp. (She always knows how to chime in skillfully during meetings.)
- Đừng ngắt lời người khác, hãy đợi đến lượt mình để tiếp lời. (Don't interrupt others; wait for your turn to speak.)
Advanced Usage
- The word is often used in narratives or discussions about dialogue and interaction, emphasizing fluidity and cooperation in communication.
- It can imply a sense of politeness or tact, as it suggests waiting for an appropriate moment to speak rather than interrupting.
Variants and Related Words
- Nối lời (v): to continue someone's words; a near-synonym for "tiếp lời."
- Anh ấy nối lời tôi để giải thích rõ hơn. (He continued my words to explain more clearly.)
Synonyms
- To continue: to carry on speaking after a pause.
- To chime in: to join a conversation casually.
- To follow up: to add to what has just been said.
Related Idioms
- Tiếp lời đỡ lời: to support someone's words; to back someone up in conversation.
- Họ thường tiếp lời đỡ lời nhau trong mọi tình huống. (They often back each other up in every situation.)