lại nữa

Definition

Conjunction / Adverbial phrase:
- In addition, furthermore, moreover: Used to introduce an additional point or argument that supports or extends the previous statement. It often adds weight or extra information.
- On the other hand, besides: Used to present a contrasting or different perspective, or to add another consideration to the discussion.

Usage Examples

In addition / Furthermore:
- Cô ấy thông minh và chăm chỉ. Lại nữa, cô ấy rất tốt bụng. (She is smart and hardworking. Furthermore, she is very kind.)
- Thành phố này đẹp và an toàn. Lại nữa, chi phí sinh hoạt cũng hợp lý. (This city is beautiful and safe. Moreover, the cost of living is reasonable.)
On the other hand / Besides:
- Dự án này rất tốn kém. Lại nữa, chúng ta cũng không có đủ nhân lực. (This project is very expensive. Besides, we also don't have enough manpower.)
- Anh ấy không thích công việc mới. Lại nữa, lương cũng không cao. (He doesn't like the new job. On the other hand, the salary isn't high either.)

Advanced Usage

Used primarily in written and formal spoken Vietnamese to structure arguments or lists of reasons. It functions as a discourse connector, linking ideas logically.
Often appears at the beginning of a sentence or clause, followed by a comma in writing.

Variants and Related Words

Hơn nữa (conj): Moreover, furthermore. A very close synonym, slightly more common in formal writing.
- Trời mưa to. Hơn nữa, đường lại đông đúc. (It's raining heavily. Moreover, the roads are crowded.)
Ngoài ra (conj): Besides, in addition. Used to add supplementary information.
- Tôi cần mua sữa. Ngoài ra, tôi cũng cần bánh mì. (I need to buy milk. Besides, I also need bread.)

Synonyms

Related Idioms and Phrases

Lại còn... nữa: An emphatic structure meaning "and what's more..." or "and also...".
- Nó đến muộn, lại còn quên sách vở nữa. (He arrived late, and what's more, he forgot his books.)