ngẫu nhĩ
Definition
Adverb: - By chance; accidentally; fortuitously: Describes an event or meeting that occurs without planning or prior intention, purely through coincidence or happenstance.
Usage Examples
- (He said, "We met by chance.")
- (That fortuitous encounter changed their lives.)
Advanced Usage
- This is a literary and somewhat archaic term, most famously used in classic Vietnamese poetry like Nguyễn Du's . In modern usage, "ngẫu nhiên" is the standard and more common equivalent.
Variants and Related Words
- Ngẫu nhiên (adj, adv): random; by chance; accidentally.
- Đây hoàn toàn là một sự kiện ngẫu nhiên. (This is a completely random event.)
Synonyms
- By chance
- Accidentally
- Fortuitously
- Unintentionally
Notes on Usage
- "Ngẫu nhĩ" is primarily encountered in classical literary texts. For contemporary speech and writing, it is strongly recommended to use the synonym "ngẫu nhiên" or phrases like "tình cờ" (coincidentally).