Definition

Conjunction: - Moreover; furthermore; in addition: Used to introduce an additional point or reason that strengthens or adds to a previous statement. It often appears in formal, literary, or classical Vietnamese contexts.

Usage Examples

• Conjunction:
  • Anh ấy thông minh, gia dĩ lại rất chăm chỉ. (He is intelligent, moreover, he is very hardworking.)
  • Thành phố này đẹp, gia dĩ người dân lại thân thiện. (This city is beautiful, furthermore, the people are friendly.)
  • Cô ấy không những là một bác sĩ giỏi, gia dĩ còn là một nhà từ thiện tận tâm. (She is not only a good doctor, but also a dedicated philanthropist.)

Advanced Usage

• "Gia dĩ" is considered formal and somewhat literary. It is commonly found in written texts, speeches, or formal arguments to logically connect and emphasize cumulative points.
  • Dự án này khả thi về mặt kỹ thuật, gia dĩ còn mang lại lợi ích kinh tế lớn. (This project is technically feasible, and moreover, it brings great economic benefits.)

Variants and Related Words

• Hơn nữa: Moreover; furthermore. (A more common and modern synonym.)
• Vả lại: Besides; moreover. (Another synonym, also slightly formal.)
• Thêm vào đó: In addition to that. (A more conversational phrase.)

Synonyms

• Hơn nữa: Moreover.
• Ngoài ra: Besides; in addition.
• Vả chăng: Moreover (often used to introduce a justifying reason).

Notes on Different Meanings

• The term "gia dĩ" is a contraction of the classical phrase "gia chi dĩ" (加之以). It functions solely as a conjunctive adverb and does not have other grammatical forms (e.g., it is not a verb or noun). Its core meaning is consistently additive and emphatic.

1. Moreover