Definition

1. Adverb:

   • Of course; naturally: Used to express that something is obvious, expected, or follows logically from the situation. It indicates agreement or confirms a statement as true.

2. Adjective (less common):

   • Natural; inevitable: Describing something that is a logical or necessary consequence.

Usage Examples

• Adverb:

  • Bạn có muốn đi cùng chúng tôi không? — Dĩ nhiên! (Do you want to come with us? — Of course!)
  • Anh ấy học rất chăm chỉ, dĩ nhiên anh ấy sẽ thi đỗ. (He studies very hard; of course he will pass the exam.)
  • Dĩ nhiên, tôi sẽ giúp bạn. (Naturally, I will help you.)

• Adjective:

  • Đó là một kết quả dĩ nhiên. (That is an inevitable result.)

Advanced Usage

• Used at the beginning of a sentence to concede a point before presenting a contrasting or clarifying statement.
  • Dĩ nhiên, dự án có một số rủi ro. Tuy nhiên, lợi ích là rất lớn. (Of course, the project has some risks. However, the benefits are substantial.)

Variants and Related Words

• Đương nhiên (adv): A synonym meaning "obviously," "certainly," or "of course." It is often used interchangeably with "dĩ nhiên."
  • Anh ấy là đội trưởng, đương nhiên anh ấy có trách nhiệm. (He is the team captain; obviously he has the responsibility.)

Synonyms

• Of course: Used to give or emphasize agreement.
• Naturally: As would be expected.
• Certainly: Used to emphasize that something is true or will happen.
• Obviously: In a way that is easily perceived or understood.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "Dĩ nhiên rồi": A common, emphatic spoken form meaning "Of course!" or "Absolutely!"
  • Cậu sẽ đến dự tiệc chứ? — Dĩ nhiên rồi! (Will you come to the party? — Absolutely!)

adj

1. naturally; of course