Definition

1. Adverbial phrase:
   • No less (adjective): Used to emphasize that a person, thing, or situation possesses a quality (often negative like formidable, difficult, or intense) to a degree that is equal to or not inferior to another implied or stated standard. It conveys a sense of "just as much as" or "equally."
   • Not a minor/insignificant matter: Used to state that an affair or task is serious, difficult, or important, and should not be underestimated.

Usage Examples

• Adverbial phrase:
  • Cậu ta cũng chẳng vừa đâu. (He is no less formidable.)
  • Việc ấy chẳng vừa. (That matter is no small thing. / That is a serious affair.)
  • Đối thủ của anh ấy chẳng vừa. (His opponent is no pushover.)

Advanced Usage

• The phrase is often used in a comparative context, even when the comparison is not explicitly stated but implied by the situation.
• It frequently carries a negative or cautionary connotation, warning that someone or something is more powerful, difficult, or severe than they might initially appear.

Variants and Related Words

• Không vừa: A more neutral or less emphatic variant with a similar meaning ("not less," "not minor").
  • Công việc này không vừa đâu. (This job is not easy.)

Synonyms

• Equally (adjective): Just as much.
• No pushover: Not easily defeated or dealt with.
• Formidable: Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively powerful or capable.
• Serious: Demanding careful consideration or action; not trivial.

Related Idioms

• Chẳng phải chuyện vừa: An extended idiom meaning "It's not a trivial matter."
  • Quản lý cả một đội ngũ chẳng phải chuyện vừa. (Managing an entire team is no small feat.)

1. No less terrible
   • Cậu ta cũng chẳng vừa đâu
     He is no less terrible, he is as terrible as anybody