giai thoại

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The Vietnamese word "giai thoại" refers to an "anecdote," which is a short, interesting, or amusing story about a real incident or person. It is often used to illustrate a point or to entertain others.

Meaning and Usage

• Basic Meaning: "Giai thoại" is a story that might not be very long but is memorable, humorous, or insightful. It often shares a lesson or highlights a particular trait or event in someone's life.
• Usage: In conversation, you can use "giai thoại" when sharing stories about personal experiences, historical figures, or even in a teaching context to make a point more relatable.

Example

1. Basic Example: "Tôi có một giai thoại thú vị về một người bạn của mình." (I have an interesting anecdote about a friend of mine.)
2. Advanced Example: "Trong bài thuyết trình, cô ấy đã sử dụng một giai thoại để minh họa cho ý kiến của mình." (In her presentation, she used an anecdote to illustrate her point.)

Word Variants

• Giai thoại hóa: This can mean "to tell an anecdote" or "to narrate a story."
• Giai thoại học: This term refers to the study of anecdotes or storytelling.

Different Meanings

• In some contexts, "giai thoại" may also refer to a collection of anecdotes or stories about a particular subject or person.

Synonyms

• Truyền thuyết: Legend
• Chuyện ngắn: Short story
• Ký sự: Chronicle or report

Tips for Usage

• When telling a "giai thoại," try to keep it relevant to the topic at hand, as this will help engage your audience.
• Use humor or personal touches to make your "giai thoại" more engaging and relatable.

Academic

1. Anecdote, anạ