Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

tri ngôn

[t͡ɕi˧˧ ŋon˧˧]

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Meaning · English

(adjective) good at interpreting the words of others

AdjectiveRegister: formal

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Duy có Mạnh Tử, ông nầy có tiếng là hùng biện, chính mình cũng xưng rằng tri ngôn, mà lại sai hơn Khổng Tử nhiều.Even Mencius, known for being eloquent and who claimed to be good at interpreting the words of others, made many more mistakes than Confucius.

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Sources & notes

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Common questions

What does “tri ngôn” mean?

(adjective) good at interpreting the words of others

Is “tri ngôn” formal or informal?

tri ngôn is generally formal.

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