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mặc dù

Mặc dù trời mưa, các cầu thủ vẫn tiếp tục thi đấu.

Definition
  1. Conjunction:
    • Though, although: A conjunction used to introduce a subordinate clause that expresses a contrast or concession. It indicates that the action or situation in the main clause happens or is true despite the circumstance mentioned in the clause it introduces.
Usage Examples
  • Conjunction:
    • Mặc dù trời mưa, chúng tôi vẫn đi dạo. (Although it was raining, we still went for a walk.)
    • Cô ấy vẫn mỉm cười mặc dù rất mệt. (She still smiled though she was very tired.)
    • Tôi sẽ thử mặc dù cơ hội thành công rất thấp. (I will try even though the chance of success is very low.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Mặc dù... nhưng...": A common correlative structure. "Mặc dù" introduces the concessive clause, and "nhưng" (but) introduces the main clause, emphasizing the contrast. Note: In English, we use "although/though" "but," not both together.
    • Mặc dù anh ấy còn trẻ, nhưng anh ấy có rất nhiều kinh nghiệm. (Although he is young, he has a lot of experience.)
  • "Mặc dù vậy" / "Mặc dù thế": Meaning "despite that," "nevertheless," or "even so." This phrase is used to start a new sentence that contrasts with the previous one.
    • Trời rất lạnh. Mặc dù vậy, họ vẫn quyết định đi cắm trại. (It was very cold. Despite that, they still decided to go camping.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Tuy: A synonym for "mặc dù," also meaning "although" or "though." It is often used in the structure "tuy... nhưng..."
    • Tuy bận rộn, anh ấy luôn dành thời gian cho gia đình. (Although busy, he always makes time for his family.)
  • Dù: A more colloquial and shorter form, often used in spoken Vietnamese. It can be used similarly to "mặc dù."
    • Dù khó khăn, chúng ta không được bỏ cuộc. (Even though it's difficult, we must not give up.)
  • Cho dù: Emphasizes a stronger concession, similar to "even if."
    • Cho dù anh có nói gì, tôi cũng không tin. (Even if you say anything, I still won't believe it.)
Synonyms
  • Tuy rằng: Although (slightly more formal/literary).
  • Dẫu rằng: Although, even though (literary).
Related Phrases
  • Dù sao đi nữa: Anyway, in any case (often used to introduce a concluding or contrasting point).
    • Dù sao đi nữa, cậu cũng đã cố gắng hết sức. (Anyway, you did try your best.)
mặc dù

Mặc dù trời mưa, các cầu thủ vẫn tiếp tục thi đấu.

  1. though, although