Definition

Adjective: - Acceptable, passable, worth taking/adopting: Describes something (an idea, point, aspect, or object) that is considered adequate, satisfactory, or has some merit, making it worthy of being accepted, adopted, or taken into consideration. It often implies a moderate level of quality, not excellent but not entirely rejectable either.

Usage

• The word "khả thủ" is a formal and somewhat literary term. It is not commonly used in everyday spoken Vietnamese. It is typically found in analytical, evaluative, or academic writing.
• It is used to qualify nouns, indicating that the noun possesses some acceptable or redeemable qualities.
• Common structures:
  • Có + [Noun Phrase] + khả thủ. (Has some acceptable [aspects].)
  • [Noun Phrase] + khả thủ. (The [noun phrase] is acceptable.)

Examples

• Trong bài luận của anh ấy có vài luận điểm khả thủ. (His essay has a few acceptable/valid points.)
• Phương án này dù chưa tối ưu nhưng vẫn khả thủ. (This plan, though not optimal, is still acceptable/passable.)
• Chất lượng sản phẩm ở mức khả thủ. (The product quality is at an acceptable level.)
• Ý kiến của cô ấy rất khả thủ, chúng ta nên xem xét. (Her opinion is quite acceptable, we should consider it.)

Advanced Usage

• "Khả thủ" can sometimes carry a slightly concessive tone, suggesting something is "just good enough" or "the best available option under the circumstances," rather than being positively good.
  • Sau khi cân nhắc mọi rủi ro, đây vẫn là lựa chọn khả thủ duy nhất. (After considering all risks, this is still the only acceptable choice.)

Variants and Related Words

• Có thể chấp nhận được: (Phrase) The more common and direct equivalent meaning "acceptable."
• Tạm được: (Adjective) Colloquial for "passable," "okay," "so-so."
• Khả dĩ: (Adjective, formal) Feasible, possible. Focuses on possibility rather than acceptability.
• Khả quan: (Adjective) Positive, optimistic. Indicates a favorable state, stronger than "khả thủ."

Synonyms

• Chấp nhận được: Acceptable.
• Tạm chấp nhận: Provisionally acceptable.
• Đạt yêu cầu tối thiểu: Meeting the minimum requirement.

Antonyms

• Bất khả thủ: (Adjective, formal) Unacceptable, not worth taking/adopting.
• Không thể chấp nhận: Unacceptable.
• Kém chất lượng: Of poor quality.

1. (ít dùng) Acceptable