đập lại

Friendly

The Vietnamese word "đập lại" can be understood as "to retort" or "to counter-attack." It is often used in conversations to describe the action of responding sharply to something someone has said, or to counter an argument or an attack.

Basic Definition:

• "Đập lại": To respond or retaliate against someone’s argument, action, or statement, often in a way that is assertive or confrontational.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "đập lại" when you want to express that someone has replied to a comment or accusation with a strong or pointed response. It can be used in both verbal exchanges and written communications.

Examples:

1. In a conversation:

   • A: "You always make mistakes!"
   • B: "Đập lại, tôi đã làm đúng nhiều lần rồi!"
   • (Translation: "In response, I have done it correctly many times!")

2. In a debate:

   • "Cô ấy đã đập lại ý kiến của anh ấy một cách mạnh mẽ."
   • (Translation: "She retorted his opinion strongly.")

Advanced Usage:

• "Đập lại" can also be used in a more figurative sense, referring to any situation where someone counters a challenge or criticism, not necessarily in a hostile way. For example, in a business meeting, if someone critiques a proposal, you might "đập lại" by explaining the benefits of your idea.

Word Variants:

• Đáp lại: While similar, "đáp lại" means "to respond" but does not carry the same confrontational tone as "đập lại." It is more neutral and can imply a simple reply without aggression.
• Đối đáp: This means "to respond" or "to engage in dialogue," and it can often be used in formal or literary contexts.

Different Meanings:

• In some contexts, "đập lại" can also imply a physical action, like hitting back or striking again, though this is less common in everyday conversation and more related to direct confrontations.

Synonyms:

• Phản bác: To refute or counter an argument.
• Phản hồi: To respond or give feedback, but this is more neutral and less confrontational.
• Trả lời: To answer; this is a general term for responding to questions or comments without the aggressive nuance.

Academic

1. Retort; counter-attack