văn phạm
Definition
- Noun:
- Grammar: The systematic study and description of the structure of a language, including its syntax (sentence structure), morphology (word formation), and often phonology and semantics. It refers to the rules governing how words are combined to form meaningful sentences.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Giáo viên dạy văn phạm rất cẩn thận. (The teacher teaches grammar very carefully.)
- Cuốn sách này giải thích văn phạm tiếng Anh một cách đơn giản. (This book explains English grammar in a simple way.)
- Anh ấy mắc lỗi văn phạm trong bài viết. (He made a grammar mistake in his essay.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "văn phạm" is considered somewhat formal or academic in modern Vietnamese. In everyday conversation, the word "ngữ pháp" is more commonly used for "grammar."
- Tôi đang học ngữ pháp tiếng Việt. (I am learning Vietnamese grammar.)
Variants and Related Words
- Ngữ pháp (n): Grammar. The modern and more frequently used term.
- Cú pháp (n): Syntax. The part of grammar concerned with sentence structure and the rules for forming sentences from words.
- Hình thái học (n): Morphology. The part of grammar concerned with the structure and form of words.
Synonyms
- Grammar: The whole system and structure of a language.
- Syntax: The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences.
Related Terms
- Quy tắc (n): Rule. Grammar consists of a set of rules.
- Mỗi ngôn ngữ đều có những quy tắc văn phạm riêng. (Every language has its own rules of grammar.)