Definition

1. Noun:
   • A long, tedious, and rambling speech or piece of writing: This term describes a discourse, narrative, or text that is excessively lengthy, monotonous, and often perceived as boring due to its lack of conciseness and focus.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Bài diễn văn của ông ấy là một tràng thi khó chịu. (His speech was an irritating, long-winded monologue.)
  • Đừng viết một tràng thi, hãy đi thẳng vào vấn đề chính. (Don't write a long, rambling piece; get straight to the main point.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is inherently negative and critical. It is used to express disapproval of a communication style that is overly verbose and tiresome to the listener or reader.

Variants and Related Words

• Trường thi (n): An archaic or less common variant with the same meaning. Historically, it could refer to a long examination hall, but in modern usage regarding speech/writing, it is synonymous with "tràng thi."
  • Câu chuyện của anh ta nghe như một trường thi bất tận. (His story sounded like an endless, tedious ramble.)

Synonyms

• Diatribe: A forceful and bitter verbal attack, often lengthy.
• Harangue: A lengthy and aggressive speech.
• Tirade: A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation.
• Verbose discourse: Communication using more words than needed.

Related Idioms

• While "tràng thi" itself is not typically part of a larger idiom, it describes the concept inherent in the English idiom:
  • To go on and on: to talk for a long time in a boring way.

    • Anh ấy cứ nói tràng thi mãi. (He just went on and on.)