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Meaning
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Adverb
To describe something in a general way without going into specific or small details.
vi Anh ấy chỉ giải thích đại khái về kế hoạch mà không đi vào chi tiết.
en He only described the plan in a general way without going into details.
Looking at the total situation or result after considering all the different parts together.
vi Đại khái, kết quả của cuộc khảo sát lần này khá khả quan.
en Overall, the results of this survey are quite positive.
Adjective
Describing an action that is done quickly and without much care or real interest.
vi Đừng làm việc một cách đại khái và thiếu trách nhiệm như thế.
en Do not work in such a perfunctory and irresponsible manner.