ngoại giả
Definition
- Conjunction:
- Moreover / Furthermore / In addition: Used to introduce an additional point or item to a list or statement, often with a sense of "besides that" or "apart from that." It is a formal and literary term.
Usage Examples
- Conjunction:
- Lương thực chính là gạo, ngoại giả còn có ngô, khoai, sắn. (The staple food is rice; moreover, there is also corn, potatoes, and cassava.)
- Cô ấy thông minh và chăm chỉ, ngoại giả còn rất tốt bụng. (She is intelligent and hardworking; furthermore, she is very kind.)
- Công ty cần cải thiện chất lượng sản phẩm, ngoại giả phải chú ý đến dịch vụ khách hàng. (The company needs to improve product quality; in addition, it must pay attention to customer service.)
Advanced Usage
- Formal Writing: "Ngoại giả" is primarily used in formal, academic, or literary contexts. In everyday spoken Vietnamese, alternatives like "ngoài ra," "hơn nữa," or "thêm vào đó" are more common.
- Nghiên cứu này đóng góp về mặt lý thuyết, ngoại giả nó cũng có giá trị ứng dụng thực tiễn. (This research contributes theoretically; moreover, it also has practical application value.)
Variants and Related Words
- Ngoài ra (conj): Besides, in addition. (A more common and versatile synonym).
- Hơn nữa (conj): Furthermore, moreover.
- Thêm vào đó (conj): Additionally, on top of that.
- Vả lại (conj): Besides, moreover (often used to add a reinforcing argument).
Synonyms
- Furthermore: In addition to what has been said.
- Moreover: As a further matter.
- Besides: In addition; apart from.
- Additionally: Used to introduce an extra item or consideration.
Notes on Usage
- Register: "Ngoại giả" is a high-register word. Learners should be aware that using it in casual conversation may sound overly formal or stilted.
- Position in Sentence: It typically connects two clauses, appearing at the beginning of the second clause to add information.
- Punctuation: It is often preceded by a comma or semicolon in writing.