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Definition
- Conjunction:
- A linking word: A type of word used to connect words, phrases, or clauses of the same grammatical function within a sentence.
- A connector: It establishes a logical relationship between the connected elements, such as addition, contrast, cause, or condition.
Usage Examples
- Conjunction:
- Tôi thích trà và cà phê. (I like tea and coffee.)
- Cô ấy không đến vì trời mưa. (She didn't come because it was raining.)
- Bạn có thể chọn cái này hoặc cái kia. (You can choose this one or that one.)
Advanced Usage
Coordinating Conjunctions: Connect words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance (e.g., và, nhưng, hoặc, rồi).
- Anh ấy chăm chỉ nhưng không may mắn. (He is hardworking but unlucky.)
Subordinating Conjunctions: Introduce a dependent clause and connect it to an independent clause (e.g., vì, nếu, tuy, khi).
- Nếu trời nắng, chúng ta sẽ đi dã ngoại. (If it is sunny, we will go on a picnic.)
Variants and Related Words
- Từ nối: A general term for connecting words, which can include conjunctions and other connectors.
Synonyms
- Connector: A word that links parts of a sentence.
- Linker: A term for a word that joins elements together.
Related Grammatical Terms
- Mệnh đề: Clause (e.g., independent clause, dependent clause).
- Cụm từ: Phrase.