Ví dụ câu có từ say?

Ví dụ: She will say hello to you when you arrive

say là gì? Phát âm và cách dùng trong tiếng Anh

say nghĩa là nói. Học cách phát âm, sử dụng từ say qua ví dụ sinh động và bài luyện tập dễ hiểu.

Định nghĩa & cách phát âm từ say

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nói

/seɪ/

Từ "say" trong tiếng Anh có hai cách phát âm chính, tùy thuộc vào ngữ cảnh:

1. Say (có nghĩa là "nói") - Phát âm: /seɪ/

Điều này là cách phát âm phổ biến nhất, khi "say" được dùng để diễn tả hành động nói, ví dụ:
- "I want to say hello." (Tôi muốn nói lời chào.)
- "She said it was delicious." (Cô ấy nói nó ngon.)

2. Say (có nghĩa là "bận tâm," "đau buồn") - Phát âm: /seɪ/ hoặc /sæ/

Trong trường hợp này, "say" mang nghĩa cảm xúc, thường là buồn, tiếc nuối hoặc có chút bận tâm. Cách phát âm có thể hơi khác nhau tùy thuộc vào giọng địa phương:
- /seɪ/ - Phát âm giống như cách phát âm số 1.
- /sæ/ - Cách phát âm này thường nghe giống như "say" trong tiếng Việt, thường dùng trong các cụm từ như: "I say nothing." (Tôi không nói gì cả.)

Lời khuyên:

Để học cách phát âm chính xác, bạn có thể nghe các phiên âm trên từ điển online (như Merriam-Webster, Cambridge Dictionary) hoặc các kênh YouTube hướng dẫn phát âm tiếng Anh.
Luyện tập phát âm theo các bản ghi âm sẽ giúp bạn cải thiện đáng kể.

Bạn có muốn tôi cung cấp thêm thông tin chi tiết về cách phát âm hay ví dụ cụ thể nào không?

Cách sử dụng và ví dụ với từ say trong tiếng Anh

Từ "say" trong tiếng Anh có nhiều nghĩa và cách sử dụng khác nhau. Dưới đây là một số nghĩa phổ biến và cách sử dụng, kèm theo ví dụ:

1. Say (Uống quá nhiều): Đây là nghĩa phổ biến nhất, có nghĩa là uống rượu hoặc chất gây ảo giác đến mức mất kiểm soát.

Ví dụ: "He was so drunk last night, he couldn't even stand up. He was really say." (Hôm qua anh ta say đến mức không đứng lên được. Anh ta say quá rồi.)

2. (V) Nói (thừa, nói quá nhiều): Dùng để chỉ ai nói quá nhiều, thường là những lời vô nghĩa, tào tháo, hoặc nói lung tung.

Ví dụ: "She’s always saying things she shouldn't. It’s really annoying." (Cô ấy luôn nói những điều nên nói. Nó thật dễ chịu.)
Ví dụ: "Don’t just say it, do it!" (Đừng chỉ nói, hãy làm thôi!)

3. (V) Viết (chữ cái, ký hiệu): Dùng để chỉ việc viết một chữ cái, ký hiệu nào đó.

Ví dụ: “He said his name with a clear voice." (Anh ấy viết tên của mình bằng chữ rõ ràng.)
Ví dụ: “The sign said 'Caution'." (Bảng báo hiệu ghi 'Cẩn thận'.)

4. (V) Nói (khá, khá nhiều): Dùng để chỉ mức độ nói, nghĩa là nói khá nhiều, không quá ít, không quá nhiều.

Ví dụ: "I said something stupid." (Tôi nói một điều ngớ ngẩn.)
Ví dụ: “She said hello.” (Cô ấy chào.)

5. (Adj) – (Của) người nói: Khi "say" được dùng làm tính từ, nó có nghĩa là thuộc về người nói, liên quan đến lời nói. (Ít dùng hơn)

Ví dụ: “These are my say in the matter.” (Đây là ý kiến của tôi trong vấn đề này.)

Lưu ý:

Nghĩa "say" trong tiếng Anh có thể gây nhầm lẫn vì nó cũng là một động từ thông thường. Cần chú ý đến ngữ cảnh để hiểu rõ nghĩa chính xác.
Khi dùng "say" để chỉ uống quá nhiều, thường được viết tắt là "drunk".

Bạn có thể cung cấp thêm ngữ cảnh cụ thể để tôi có thể giải thích cách sử dụng "say" một cách chi tiết hơn. Ví dụ: bạn muốn biết cách sử dụng "say" trong một câu cụ thể nào không?

Các từ đồng nghĩa với say

Thành ngữ của từ say

be easier said than done

(saying)to be much more difficult to do than to talk about

‘Why don't you get yourself a job?’ ‘That's easier said than done.’

before you can say Jack Robinson

(old-fashioned)very quickly; in a very short time

enough said

used to say that you understand a situation and there is no need to say any more

‘He's a politician, remember.’ ‘Enough said.’

go without saying

to be very obvious or easy to predict

Of course I'll help you. That goes without saying.

have something, nothing, etc. to say for yourself

to be ready, unwilling, etc. to talk or give your views on something

She doesn't have much to say for herself (= doesn't take part in conversation).
He had plenty to say for himself (= he had a lot of opinions and was willing to talk).
Late again—what have you got to say for yourself (= what is your excuse)?

have something to say (to somebody) about something

to be angry

He knew that if he wasn't back by midnight, his parents would have something to say about it.

having said that | that said

(informal)used to introduce an opinion that makes what you have just said seem less strong

I sometimes get worried in this job. Having said that, I enjoy doing it, it's a challenge.

I dare say

used when you are saying that something is likely

I dare say you know about it already.

if you don’t mind me/my saying so…

used when you are going to criticize somebody or say something that might upset them

That colour doesn't really suit you, if you don't mind my saying so.

I hear what you're saying

used to tell somebody that you have listened to their opinion, especially when you are going to express a different opinion

I hear what you're saying, but you're wrong.

I’ll say!

(old-fashioned, informal)used for emphasis to say ‘yes’

‘Does she see him often?’ ‘I'll say! Nearly every day.’

I’m glad to say (that…)

(informal)used when you are commenting on a situation and saying that you are happy about it

Most teachers, I'm glad to say, take their jobs very seriously.

I’m sorry to say

used for saying that something is disappointing

He didn't accept the job, I'm sorry to say.

I must say

(informal)used to emphasize an opinion

Well, I must say, that's the funniest thing I've heard all week.

I say

used to express surprise, shock, etc.

I say! What a huge cake!

used to attract somebody’s attention or introduce a new subject of conversation

I say, can you lend me five pounds?

it says a lot, very little, etc. for somebody/something

(informal)it shows a good/bad quality that somebody/something has

It says a lot for her that she never lost her temper.
It didn't say much for their efficiency that the order arrived a week late.

I wouldn’t say no (to something)

(informal)used to say that you would like something or to accept something that is offered

I wouldn't say no to a pizza.
‘Tea, Brian?’ ‘I wouldn't say no.’

least said soonest mended

(British English, saying)a bad situation will pass or be forgotten most quickly if nothing more is said about it

the less/least said the better

the best thing to do is say as little as possible about something

let's just say

used when commenting on a situation to suggest that you could say something more or worse but prefer not to

Let's just say he wasn't very happy about the decision (= he was very unhappy or angry about it).

let us say

used when making a suggestion or giving an example

I can let you have it for, well let's say £100.

mean to say

used to emphasize what you are saying or to ask somebody if they really mean what they say

I mean to say, you should have known how he would react!
Do you mean to say you've lost it?

needless to say

used to emphasize that the information you are giving is obvious

The problem, needless to say, is the cost involved.

never say die

(saying)do not stop hoping

no sooner said than done

used to say that something was, or will be, done immediately

not have a good word to say for somebody/something

(informal)to never say anything good about somebody/something

Nobody had a good word to say about him.

not say boo to a goose

to be very shy or gentle

He's so nervous he wouldn't say boo to a goose.

not to say

used to introduce a stronger way of describing something

a difficult, not to say impossible, task

say cheese

used to ask somebody to smile before you take their photograph

say a mouthful

(North American English, informal)to say something important

You said a mouthful there, buddy.

say no (to something)

to refuse an offer, a suggestion, etc.

If you don't invest in this, you're saying no to a potential fortune.

say no more

(informal)used to say that you understand exactly what somebody means or is trying to say, so it is unnecessary to say anything more

‘They went to Paris together.’ ‘Say no more!’

say your piece

to say exactly what you feel or think

say what?

(North American English, informal)used to express surprise at what somebody has just said

‘He's getting married.’ ‘Say what?’

say when

used to ask somebody to tell you when you should stop pouring a drink or serving food for them because they have enough

say/give the word

to give an order; to make a request

Just say the word, and I'll go.

suffice (it) to say (that)…

used to suggest that although you could say more, what you do say will be enough to explain what you mean

I won’t go into all the details. Suffice it to say that the whole event was a complete disaster.

that is to say

in other words

three days from now, that is to say on Friday

that said | having said that

used to introduce an opinion that makes what you have just said seem less strong

that’s not saying much

used to say that something is not very unusual or special

She's a better player than me, but that's not saying much (= because I am a very bad player).

there’s no saying

used to say that it is impossible to predict what might happen

There's no saying how he'll react.

there’s something, not much, etc. to be said for something/doing something

there are/are not good reasons for doing something, believing something or agreeing with something

to say the least

without making something seem better, worse, more serious, etc. than it really is

I was surprised, to say the least.

to say nothing of something

used to introduce a further fact or thing in addition to those already mentioned

It was too expensive, to say nothing of the time it wasted.

well said!

(informal)I agree completely

‘We must stand up for ourselves.’ ‘Well said, John.’

what do/would you say (to something/doing something)

(informal)would you like something/to do something?

What would you say to eating out tonight?
Let's go away for a weekend. What do you say?

whatever you say

(informal)used to agree to somebody’s suggestion because you do not want to argue

what/whatever somebody says, goes

(informal, often humorous)a particular person must be obeyed

Sarah wanted the kitchen painted green, and what she says, goes.

when all is said and done

when everything is considered

I know you're upset, but when all's said and done it isn't exactly a disaster.

who can say (…)?

used to say that nobody knows the answer to a question

Who can say what will happen next year?

who says (…)?

(informal)used to disagree with a statement or an opinion

Who says I can't do it?

who’s to say (…)?

used to say that something might happen or might have happened in a particular way, because nobody really knows

Who's to say we would not have succeeded if we'd had more time?

you can say that again

(informal)I agree with you completely

‘He's in a bad mood today.’ ‘You can say that again!’

you can’t say fairer (than that)

(British English, informal)used to say that you think the offer you are making is reasonable or generous

Look, I'll give you £100 for it. You can't say fairer than that.

you don’t say!

(informal, often ironic)used to express surprise

‘They left without us.’ ‘You don't say!’ (= I'm not surprised)

you said it!

(British English)used to agree with somebody when they say something about themselves that you would not have been rude enough to say yourself

‘I know I'm not the world's greatest cook.’ ‘You said it!’

(North American English)used to agree with somebody’s suggestion

Luyện tập với từ vựng say

Bài tập 1: Điền từ vào chỗ trống

She didn’t _______ a word during the entire meeting, which surprised everyone.
The manager will _______ the final decision tomorrow after reviewing all proposals.
Can you _______ me the time? I forgot my watch.
The contract clearly _______ that payments must be made within 30 days.

Bài tập 2: Chọn đáp án đúng

The witness refused to _______ anything about the incident.
a) say
b) tell
c) speak
d) utter
Please _______ your name and position for the record.
a) announce
b) say
c) declare
d) state
He _______ goodbye before leaving the room abruptly.
a) mumbled
b) said
c) whispered
d) shouted
The professor _______ that the research findings were inconclusive.
a) argued
b) said
c) mentioned
d) explained
The instructions _______ to turn off the device before maintenance.
a) advise
b) say
c) warn
d) suggest

Bài tập 3: Viết lại câu

Original: "The report indicates a significant error in the data analysis," the scientist explained.
→ The scientist _______ .
Original: She told him, "I’ll confirm the schedule by email."
→ She _______ .
Original: The teacher announced, "The exam has been postponed."
→ The teacher _______ (không dùng "say").

Đáp án:

Bài 1:

say
say
tell
states

Bài 2:

a) say / b) tell / c) speak / d) utter (đều đúng, nhưng "say" là phổ biến nhất)
b) say / d) state (đều đúng, nhưng "say" phù hợp với ngữ cảnh giao tiếp cơ bản)
a) mumbled / b) said / c) whispered / d) shouted (đều đúng, nhưng "said" trung lập nhất)
b) said / c) mentioned / d) explained (đều đúng, nhưng "said" là lựa chọn chung)
b) say / a) advise / c) warn (đều đúng tùy ngữ cảnh, nhưng "say" phù hợp với văn bản hướng dẫn)

Bài 3:

→ The scientist said that the report indicated a significant error in the data analysis.
→ She said she would confirm the schedule by email.
→ The teacher declared that the exam had been postponed (hoặc "announced").