dĩ nhiên
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Definition
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.
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!)