đắt lời
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Definition
Adjective: * Being listened to; having one's words heeded or taken seriously: Describes a person whose speech or opinions are valued, respected, and have influence. It implies that when this person speaks, people pay attention and are often persuaded. * Receiving a favorable response: Can also describe words, advice, or suggestions that are well-received and accepted.
Usage Examples
- As an adjective:
- Ông ấy là một chuyên gia rất đắt lời trong lĩnh vực này. (He is a very influential expert in this field. / His words carry a lot of weight in this field.)
- Lời khuyên của cô ấy luôn đắt lời với các đồng nghiệp. (Her advice is always well-received by her colleagues.)
- Nhờ uy tín, anh ấy trở nên đắt lời hơn trong các cuộc thảo luận. (Thanks to his reputation, he has become more persuasive in discussions.)
Advanced Usage
- The term often carries a connotation of earned respect or authority. A person is đắt lời because of their knowledge, experience, or social standing, not merely because they are loud.
- It can be used in comparative forms: đắt lời hơn (more persuasive), rất đắt lời (very influential).
Variants and Related Words
- Đắt (adj): While commonly meaning "expensive," in this compound, it conveys the sense of being "in demand," "valued," or "effective."
- Lời (n): Word, speech, saying.
- Có tiếng nói (idiomatic phrase): To have a say; to have influence. (e.g., - He has a say in the company.)
- Uy tín (n): Prestige, credibility. (This is often the quality that makes someone đắt lời.)
Synonyms
- Có ảnh hưởng: Influential.
- Được lắng nghe: Being listened to.
- Có trọng lượng: Having weight (figuratively, regarding opinions).
- Thuyết phục: Persuasive.
Antonyms
- Vô dụng / Không hiệu quả (when referring to words/advice): Useless, ineffective.
- Không được lắng nghe: Not being listened to.
- Không có tiếng nói: To have no say or influence.
- Be listened to