dù thế nào
Definition
- Conjunction / Adverbial Phrase:
- No matter what / Regardless: Used to introduce a clause indicating that the following statement is true or will happen in all possible circumstances or despite any conditions.
- However it may be / Be that as it may: Used to transition to a conclusion or contrasting point that holds true despite the preceding situation.
Usage Examples
- Conjunction / Adverbial Phrase:
- Dù thế nào, tôi vẫn ủng hộ bạn. (No matter what, I will still support you.)
- Công việc rất khó khăn. Dù thế nào, chúng ta phải hoàn thành. (The work is very difficult. However it may be, we must finish it.)
- Dù thế nào đi nữa, cô ấy không bao giờ từ bỏ. (No matter what happens, she never gives up.)
Advanced Usage
- Often used at the beginning of a sentence or clause to strongly emphasize an unwavering action or truth.
- Can be paired with "đi nữa" for added emphasis: "Dù thế nào đi nữa..." (No matter what happens / Come what may...).
Variants and Related Phrases
- Dù sao: Anyway, anyhow (often used for contrast or conclusion, but with a slightly softer tone than "dù thế nào").
- Dù sao thì mọi chuyện cũng đã kết thúc. (Anyway, everything is over now.)
- Bất kể thế nào: Regardless of how (a more literal synonym).
- Cho dù thế nào: A reinforced form with the same meaning.
Synonyms
- No matter what
- Regardless
- In any case
- Come what may
- Be that as it may
Related Idioms and Fixed Expressions
- Dù thế nào cũng được: It's fine no matter what / Whatever is okay.
- Anh chọn món gì cũng được, dù thế nào cũng được. (You can choose any dish; whatever is okay.)
- Dù thế nào thì...: No matter what, the fact remains that... (Used to introduce an undeniable fact or inevitable action).
- Dù thế nào thì anh ấy cũng là cha tôi. (No matter what, he is still my father.)