Definition

1. Adverbial phrase:
   • Not minding, not caring about: Expresses the attitude of not being concerned about or not letting something (typically difficulties, hardships, or inconveniences) deter one's actions or decisions. It conveys determination and disregard for obstacles.

Usage Examples

• Adverbial phrase:
  • Anh ấy chẳng quản đường xa để đến thăm tôi. (He did not mind the long distance to come visit me.)
  • Cô ấy chẳng quản khó khăn, vẫn kiên trì theo đuổi ước mơ. (She paid no heed to the difficulties and persistently pursued her dream.)
  • Họ làm việc chẳng quản ngày đêm. (They work without regard for day or night.)

Advanced Usage

• Often used to emphasize perseverance and sacrifice. It is typically followed by a noun or noun phrase describing the challenge being ignored (e.g., khó khăn, nguy hiểm, nắng mưa).
  • Người lính chiến đấu chẳng quản hiểm nguy. (The soldier fought heedless of the dangers.)

Variants and Related Words

• Không quản: A more neutral synonym with the same meaning and structure. "Chẳng" is slightly more literary or emphatic than "không".
  • Bác sĩ làm việc không quản thời gian. (The doctor works regardless of the time.)

Synonyms

• Bất chấp: Despite, in spite of (often used before a noun, can imply a stronger sense of defiance).
  • Anh ta đi bất chấp mưa gió. (He went in spite of the storm.)
• Mặc kệ: To disregard, to ignore (can sound more casual or indifferent).
  • Cô ấy cứ làm mặc kệ lời can ngăn. (She went ahead and did it ignoring the dissuasion.)

Related Phrases

• Chẳng quản ngại: A reinforced form combining "chẳng quản" and "ngại" (to hesitate/be reluctant), meaning "not minding or hesitating at all".
  • Cô ấy giúp đỡ mọi người chẳng quản ngại. (She helps people without any hesitation.)

Related Idioms

• Chẳng quản nắng mưa: Not minding sun or rain; meaning to persevere through all weather conditions or hardships.
  • Người nông dân ra đồng chẳng quản nắng mưa. (The farmer goes to the field come rain or shine.)

1. Not to mind (difficultỵ.)