cũng

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The Vietnamese word "cũng" is an adverb that translates to "also," "too," or "as" in English. It's used to indicate that something is the same or similar to something else or to add additional information.

Basic Usage

1. To indicate similarity or agreement:

   • Example: "Tôi cũng nghĩ vậy." (I think so too.)
   • Here, "cũng" shows that the speaker agrees with what someone else has said.

2. To add information:

   • Example: "Cô ấy cũng thích cà phê." (She also likes coffee.)
   • In this sentence, "cũng" emphasizes that in addition to whatever else is mentioned, she likes coffee.

Advanced Usage

1. To express "either" in negative sentences:

   • Example: "Tôi không thích trà, và cô ấy cũng không thích." (I don’t like tea, and she doesn’t like it either.)
   • In this context, "cũng" indicates that the second person shares the same negative sentiment.

2. To emphasize a quality or characteristic:

   • Example: "Đó là một bức tranh cũng đẹp." (That is a very beautiful painting too.)
   • Here, "cũng" is used to stress that the painting is not just beautiful but very beautiful.

Word Variants and Forms

• "Cũng" can appear in different contexts and with various levels of emphasis, but it generally retains the same meaning of addition or similarity.

Different Meanings

While "cũng" primarily means "also" or "too," it can also imply "even" in certain contexts: - Example: "Cô ấy cũng đến." (She even came.) - This usage indicates surprise or emphasis on the action.

Synonyms

Some synonyms in Vietnamese that can convey a similar meaning include: - "cũng vậy" (the same) - "cũng như" (as well as) - "đồng thời" (at the same time)

Summary

To sum up, "cũng" is a versatile word in Vietnamese that helps you express agreement, similarity, or addition.

Academic

adv

1. also; as; too
   • tôi cũng nghĩ vậy
     I think so
2. Even; very
   • cũng mái trường cũ ấy
     That very old school
3. Same; either