chí như
Definition
- Conjunction:
- As for, regarding, when it comes to: Used to introduce a new topic or to shift focus to a specific subject within a discussion. It is a formal and literary term.
Usage Examples
- Conjunction:
- Chí như vấn đề môi trường, chúng ta cần có biện pháp mạnh mẽ hơn. (As for the environmental issue, we need stronger measures.)
- Mọi thứ đã được chuẩn bị. Chí như thức ăn, tôi đã đặt từ tuần trước. (Everything has been prepared. Regarding the food, I ordered it last week.)
Advanced Usage
- "Chí như...": This structure is used to single out one aspect for specific comment or contrast, often in formal writing or speeches.
- Các khu vực khác đang phát triển tốt. Chí như khu vực miền núi, vẫn còn nhiều khó khăn. (Other regions are developing well. As for the mountainous region, there are still many difficulties.)
Variants and Related Words
- Còn như: Whereas, as for (similar in function but can imply a stronger contrast).
- Về phần: As for, regarding (less formal than "chí như").
- Đối với: Regarding, with regard to (a very common and versatile preposition).
Synonyms
- Về: About, regarding.
- Đối với: Regarding, with respect to.
Related Phrases
- Chí ít là: At least (Note: This is a different phrase. "Chí" here means "at least," not "as for").
- Chí tử: Deadly, fatal (Note: This is a different compound word where "chí" intensifies "tử" meaning death).
Notes on Usage
- "Chí như" is considered formal and is more commonly found in written Vietnamese, such as in essays, reports, or formal speeches, than in everyday conversation.
- It is used to structure an argument or a list of points by introducing each specific item for discussion.