kể ra
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Definition
Adverbial phrase:
- In reality, in fact: Used to introduce a statement that presents the true or more accurate state of affairs, often contrasting with a previous assumption or appearance.
- To be fair, all things considered: Used to introduce a more balanced, objective, or concessive point of view after some reflection.
Verb phrase (less common):
- To recount, to list out: The literal meaning from the components "kể" (to tell) and "ra" (out), implying enumerating or detailing items. This usage is often found in specific constructions.
Usage Examples
Adverbial phrase:
- Trông thì khó, nhưng kể ra cũng không phức tạp lắm. (It looks difficult, but in fact, it's not very complicated.)
- Nó hay cáu giận, nhưng kể ra nó cũng tốt. (He gets angry often, but to be fair, he is kind.)
- Kể ra thì anh nên nghe lời cô ấy. (All things considered, you should listen to her.)
Verb phrase:
- Nếu kể ra hết tất cả lỗi lầm, sẽ không bao giờ dứt. (If we list out all the mistakes, it will never end.)
Advanced Usage
- Used at the beginning of a sentence or clause to signal a shift to a reflective, factual, or concessive observation. It often follows a pause in thought or dialogue.
- Can be paired with "thì" (then) as "kể ra thì..." to mean "if one considers it then..." or "frankly speaking...".
Variants and Related Words
- Thực ra (adv): Actually, in fact. A close synonym often used interchangeably with the adverbial sense of "kể ra".
- Nói thật ra (phr): To tell the truth, frankly speaking.
- Kể (v): To tell, to narrate.
Synonyms
- In fact, actually, frankly, to be honest, all things considered.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Kể ra nghe: Literally "tell it out to hear," used to prompt someone to share a story or their thoughts.
- Chuyện gì vậy? Kể ra nghe xem. (What's the matter? Tell me about it.)
- Kể chi tiết ra: To detail, to spell out.
- Anh phải kể chi tiết ra mọi sự việc. (You must spell out all the events in detail.)
- In reality, in fact, to be fair
- Kể ra nó cũng tốtTo be fair, he's a kind man