Definition

1. Prepositional phrase:
   • Thanks to / Due to / Because of: Expresses that a positive or successful outcome is attributable to the presence, action, or help of someone or something. It introduces the cause or reason for a favorable result.

Usage Examples

• Prepositional phrase:
  • Nhờ có bạn, tôi đã hoàn thành bài tập. (Thanks to you, I finished the homework.)
  • Nhờ có mưa, cây cối xanh tươi. (Thanks to the rain, the plants are lush.)
  • Chúng tôi thành công nhờ có sự hỗ trợ của cộng đồng. (We succeeded due to the community's support.)

Advanced Usage

• Used to emphasize a direct, causal relationship where the factor introduced by "nhờ có" is viewed as beneficial or enabling. It can sometimes imply a sense of gratitude or acknowledgment.
  • Nhờ có chính sách mới, kinh tế phát triển. (Thanks to the new policy, the economy is growing.)

Variants and Related Words

• Nhờ (preposition): A shorter, more common form with the same meaning as "nhờ có."

  • Nhờ anh ấy, mọi việc đã xong. (Thanks to him, everything is done.)

• Nhờ vào (prepositional phrase): Synonymous with "nhờ có," meaning "by relying on."

  • Nhờ vào công nghệ, cuộc sống tiện nghi hơn. (Thanks to technology, life is more convenient.)

Synonyms

• Thanks to: Acknowledging a cause for a good outcome.
• Due to: Attributing a result to a specific cause.
• Because of: Indicating the reason for something (neutral, but in the context of "nhờ có," it implies a positive cause).
• Owing to: As a result of.

Related Idioms

• Nhờ trời nhờ phật: An idiom expressing relief or gratitude for a fortunate outcome, often translated as "thank heavens" or "by the grace of god."
  • Nhờ trời nhờ phật, cả nhà đều bình an. (Thank heavens, the whole family is safe.)