Definition

1. Adverb:
   • Anyhow, anyway, nevertheless: Used to indicate that a statement or action is true or will happen regardless of other circumstances or previous points. It often introduces a concluding or contrasting point.
   • After all, all things considered: Used to summarize or provide a final perspective after weighing different factors.

Usage Examples

• Adverb:
  • Công việc rất khó khăn, nhưng dù sao chúng tôi cũng sẽ cố gắng hết sức. (The work is very difficult, but anyway, we will try our best.)
  • Dù sao thì cậu ấy cũng đã rất nỗ lực. (After all, he tried very hard.)
  • Tôi không chắc kế hoạch này có hiệu quả không. Dù sao, chúng ta cứ thử xem. (I'm not sure if this plan will work. Nevertheless, let's give it a try.)

Advanced Usage

• "Dù sao đi nữa" / "Dù sao chăng nữa": A more emphatic form meaning "no matter what," "in any case," or "be that as it may."
  • Dù sao đi nữa, tôi vẫn tin anh. (No matter what, I still believe you.)
• Used to soften a statement or suggestion, making it sound less forceful or more polite.
  • Dù sao thì cậu cũng nên nghỉ ngơi một chút. (You should rest a bit, anyway.)

Variants and Related Words

• Tuy nhiên (Conjunction): However, nevertheless. (Used to contrast two clauses more formally.)
• Dẫu sao (Adverb): A less common variant with the same meaning as "dù sao."
• Sau cùng (Adverb): Finally, in the end. (Focuses on the final outcome in a sequence.)

Synonyms

• Tóm lại (Adverb): In short, in conclusion. (Used to summarize.)
• Dù gì (Adverb, informal): Anyway, anyhow. (A more casual synonym.)

Related Phrases

• Dù thế nào (Phrase): No matter how, in whatever way.
  • Dù thế nào tôi cũng sẽ hoàn thành. (No matter how, I will finish it.)
• Trong mọi trường hợp (Phrase): In any case, under any circumstances.
  • Trong mọi trường hợp, hãy giữ bình tĩnh. (In any case, stay calm.)

Related Idioms

• Dù đúng dù sai (Idiom): Right or wrong. (Used to express that an action will be taken regardless of correctness.)
  • Dù đúng dù sai, tôi vẫn ủng hộ anh ta. (Right or wrong, I still support him.)

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