hèn gì

hèn gì

Hèn gì cô ấy từ chối lời mời dự tiệc.

Definition
  1. Adverb:
    • No wonder, that's why: Used to express sudden understanding or realization of the reason for something, often upon receiving new information. It indicates that something previously unclear or surprising now makes sense.
Usage
  • Position in sentence: Typically appears at the beginning of a sentence or clause, serving as a discourse marker to connect a cause (new information) with a previously observed effect.
  • Function: Expresses an "aha!" moment of comprehension. It is often used in response to an explanation.
Usage Examples
  • Adverb:
    • Hèn anh ấy không đến dự tiệc. Anh ấy bị ốm. (No wonder he didn't come to the party. He was sick.)
    • " ấy chị gái của anh Nam." – "Hèn trông họ giống nhau thế!" ("She is Nam's older sister." – "No wonder they look so alike!")
    • Hèn đường phố đông nghịt người. Hôm nay ngày lễ. (That's why the streets are so crowded. Today is a holiday.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Thảo nào": A near-synonymous expression with the same meaning and usage pattern.

    • Thảo nào/Hèn ấy nói tiếng Anh rất giỏi. ấy đã sống ở London 5 năm. (No wonder she speaks English so well. She lived in London for 5 years.)
  • Implied cause: The clause following "hèn " states the observed situation. The reason (the new information) is usually provided in the next sentence or is understood from context.

    • Hèn mặt anh ta tái nhợt. ( anh ta vừa nghe tin sốc.) (No wonder his face is pale. (Because he just heard shocking news.))
Variants and Related Words
  • Hèn chi: An older or more literary variant with identical meaning and usage to "hèn ".
    • Hèn chi trời lạnh thế. Tuyết rơi rồi. (No wonder it's so cold. It's snowing.)
Synonyms
  • Thảo nào: No wonder, that explains it.
  • Không lạ: It is not strange/surprising.
  • Đúng có lý do: There is indeed a reason.
Related Idioms
  • "Hèn /chi ...": This structure directly introduces the surprising observation.
    • Hèn chi ấy từ chối lời mời. ấy đã kế hoạch khác rồi. (No wonder she declined the invitation. She already had other plans.)