Definition

1. Conjunction / Phrase:
   • As for, as far as... is concerned: Used to introduce a specific subject or person for consideration, often to contrast their situation, opinion, or capability with others or with a general statement. It isolates and highlights the topic that follows.

Usage Examples

• Conjunction / Phrase:
  • Những như nó thì không làm xong việc ấy được. (As far as he is concerned, he will not get that job done.)
  • Những như tôi thì cóc cần. (As for me, I don't care at all.)
  • Mọi người đều đồng ý. Những như anh ấy thì vẫn còn do dự. (Everyone agreed. As for him, he was still hesitant.)

Advanced Usage

• This phrase is often used in spoken or informal written Vietnamese to express a personal opinion, limitation, or exception. It can carry a slight tone of contrast or dismissal regarding the introduced subject.
• It typically follows a general statement and is structured as: "Những như + [Subject] + thì + [Comment/Statement]."

Variants and Related Words

• Còn như: A very close synonym, also meaning "as for" or "whereas."
  • Còn như nó, tôi không tin. (As for him, I don't trust him.)
• Về phần: Another synonym meaning "regarding" or "as for."
  • Về phần tôi, tôi đã hoàn thành. (As for me, I have finished.)

Synonyms

• As for: Used to turn attention to another subject.
• As far as [someone] is concerned: Used to give the opinion or perspective of a specific person.
• Regarding: In reference to.

Notes on Usage

• "Những như" is a fixed compound phrase. Do not confuse it with the separate words (meaning "some" or plural marker) and (meaning "like" or "as").
• It functions as a discourse marker to frame a topic, similar to "in the case of" or "when it comes to."

1. As for, as far as... is concerned
   • Những như nó thì không làm xong việc ấy được
     As far as he is concerned, he will not get that job done