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đại cà sa

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The Vietnamese word "đại cà sa" refers to a style of speaking or writing that is verbose or diffuse. This means it tends to use more words than necessary, making the message longer and sometimes harder to follow.

Basic Explanation

When someone is described as "đại cà sa," it usually means they talk a lot or write in a way that includes too much information, often straying from the main point. This can be seen as a negative trait, especially if clarity and conciseness are needed.

Usage Instructions
  • You can use "đại cà sa" to describe someone’s speech or writing when you feel it is unnecessarily long or complicated.
  • This term is often used in formal contexts or discussions about communication styles.
Examples
  1. In a sentence: "Bài thuyết trình của anh ấy thật đại cà sa, không ai hiểu được ý chính." (His presentation was very verbose, and no one understood the main idea.)
  2. In a conversation: " ấy luôn đại cà sa khi viết email, khiến mọi người mất thời gian." (She is always diffuse when writing emails, making everyone waste time.)
Advanced Usage

In a more advanced context, "đại cà sa" can be applied to analyze various forms of communication, such as literature, speeches, or academic writing. For example, you might critique a novel or an essay for being "đại cà sa" if it includes excessive descriptions or tangents that detract from the main theme.

Word Variants
  • Đại (great, large) - used to imply magnitude.
  • Cà sa (to talk extensively) - refers specifically to the act of speaking or expressing thoughts that are overly elaborate.
Different Meaning

While "đại cà sa" primarily refers to verbosity in speech or writing, it can also be used metaphorically to describe situations or events that are overly complicated or lengthy without a clear purpose.

Synonyms
  • Dài dòng: This also means lengthy or long-winded.
  • Lằng nhằng: This means convoluted or tangled, often used to describe complicated explanations.
  1. Verbose, diffuse

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