lẽ dĩ nhiên

lẽ dĩ nhiên

Lẽ dĩ nhiên, mặt trời mọc ở đằng đông.

Definition

  1. Adverbial phrase:

    • Of course / naturally / obviously: Used to express that something is self-evident, logical, or an expected consequence, requiring no further explanation. It indicates that the statement follows inevitably from the facts or the situation.

  2. Noun phrase (less common):

    • A matter of course / a natural principle: Refers to the inherent logic or the obvious nature of something, the reason why things are or should be a certain way.
Usage Examples
  • Adverbial phrase:
    • Lẽ dĩ nhiên, chúng tôi sẽ hỗ trợ bạn. (Of course, we will support you.)
    • Anh ấy đã làm việc chăm chỉ, nên lẽ dĩ nhiên là anh ấy được thăng chức. (He worked hard, so naturally he got promoted.)
    • "Cậu có đến dự tiệc không?" — "Lẽ dĩ nhiên rồi." ("Are you coming to the party?" — "Obviously, yes.")
Advanced Usage

  • Used at the beginning of a sentence to concede a point before introducing a contrasting or clarifying statement.

    • Lẽ dĩ nhiên, dự án có một số rủi ro. Tuy nhiên, lợi ích là rất lớn. (Naturally, the project has some risks. However, the benefits are substantial.)

  • Can be used in formal writing to introduce a conclusion that logically follows from the preceding argument.

    • Từ những phân tích trên, lẽ dĩ nhiên chúng ta phải thay đổi chính sách. (From the above analysis, it logically follows that we must change the policy.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Đương nhiên (adv): Of course, naturally. A more common synonym with identical usage.

    • Đương nhiên tôi đồng ý. (Of course I agree.)

  • Hiển nhiên (adj, adv): Obvious, evidently, manifestly. Often describes a state of being clear and undeniable.

    • Đó là một sự thật hiển nhiên. (That is an obvious truth.)
Synonyms
  • Of course: Used to give or emphasize agreement or to state something that is obvious.
  • Naturally: As would be expected; inevitably.
  • Obviously: In a way that is easily perceived or understood; clearly.
  • As a matter of course: As part of the normal routine or procedure.
Related Idioms
  • While "lẽ dĩ nhiên" itself is a set phrase, it is conceptually related to expressions of inevitability.
  • Lẽ thường tình: Common sense, the normal way of things. Refers to what is generally accepted as normal or reasonable behavior.
    • Giúp đỡ người gặp nạn là lẽ thường tình. (Helping people in distress is a matter of common decency.)