dường ấy
Definition
- Adverb:
- To such an extent; so; that much: Used to indicate a high degree or intensity of a quality, state, or action, often with a sense of surprise or emphasis.
- Like that; in that manner: Refers to a specific way or manner that has been previously mentioned or is understood from context.
Usage Examples
- Adverb (degree):
- Tôi chưa từng thấy ai kiên nhẫn dường ấy. (I have never seen anyone that patient.)
- Cô ấy buồn dường ấy sao? (Is she that sad?)
- Adverb (manner):
- Anh cứ làm dường ấy mãi sao? (Will you keep doing it like that forever?)
Advanced Usage
- Often used in literary or formal contexts to convey intensity. It can begin a clause for dramatic effect.
- Dường ấy là đủ. (That much is enough.)
- Sao anh có thể yêu dường ấy? (How can you love so much?)
Variants and Related Words
- Đến thế: to such an extent, to that degree. (A more common, colloquial synonym.)
- Nó giận đến thế cơ à? (Is he angry to that extent?)
- Đến vậy: similar to "đến thế."
- Đẹp đến vậy là cùng. (It's beautiful to that extreme.)
Synonyms
- So much: to a great degree.
- That much: to the extent indicated.
- To that extent: indicating degree.
- Like that: in that way.
Related Idioms
- Dường ấy... mà...: A structure used to contrast the high degree of something with an unexpected outcome.
- Dường ấy nỗ lực mà vẫn thất bại. (So much effort, yet still a failure.)