nguyên vì
Definition
- Conjunction (Literary/Formal):
- Because; since; for the reason that: Used to introduce a clause stating the cause or reason for something. It carries a formal, literary, or slightly archaic tone.
Usage Examples
- Conjunction:
- Tôi không đến dự, nguyên vì tôi bị ốm. (I did not attend, because I was ill.)
- Nguyên vì lời hứa ấy, anh ấy đã cố gắng hết sức. (Because of that promise, he tried his best.)
Advanced Usage
- "Nguyên vì" is primarily found in formal writing, classical literature, or poetic contexts. In modern spoken Vietnamese, "vì" or "bởi vì" are far more common.
- Nguyên vì một chữ "tình", bao nhiêu người lận đận. (Because of a single word "love", so many people have suffered.)
Variants and Related Words
Vì (conj): because. The standard, modern equivalent.
- Tôi mệt vì tôi làm việc nhiều. (I am tired because I work a lot.)
Bởi vì (conj): because. A common, slightly more emphatic synonym.
- Anh ấy buồn bởi vì bạn anh ấy đã đi. (He is sad because his friend left.)
Do (conj): because of, due to. Often used for more objective or direct causes.
- Sự chậm trễ do thời tiết xấu. (The delay was due to bad weather.)
Synonyms
- Because: for the reason that.
- Since: seeing that; because.
- As: for the reason that (formal).
Notes on Usage
- Tone and Register: "Nguyên vì" is considered formal, literary, or archaic. Using it in everyday conversation may sound unnatural or overly poetic.
- Sentence Position: It typically introduces a reason clause that can come at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence.
- Modern Equivalent: Learners should prioritize mastering "vì" for general use. "Nguyên vì" is useful for understanding older texts or for specific stylistic effects.