nhường như
Definition
- Adverb:
- It seems / It appears / As if: Used to express an impression, a subjective judgment, or a likelihood based on observation, but not a certain fact. It indicates that something is probable or gives the appearance of being true.
Usage Examples
- Adverb:
- Trời nhường như sắp mưa. (It seems like it's about to rain.)
- Cô ấy nhường như không vui. (She appears to be unhappy.)
- Căn phòng nhường như bị bỏ hoang. (The room seems to be abandoned.)
Advanced Usage
- "nhường như là": A slightly more emphatic form meaning "it seems that" or "it appears that".
- Nhường như là anh ấy đã quên cuộc hẹn. (It seems that he forgot the appointment.)
Variants and Related Words
- Dường như (adv): It seems, it appears. (A more common synonym with identical meaning and usage.)
- Hình như (adv): It seems, I think. (Often implies a weaker, more uncertain impression.)
- Có vẻ như (adv): It looks like, it seems. (Often based on visual appearance or stronger evidence.)
Synonyms
- Seemingly: According to appearances.
- Apparently: As far as one can see or understand.
- Ostensibly: Apparently or purportedly, but not necessarily truly.
Notes on Usage
- "Nhường như" is a literary and somewhat formal synonym for the more commonly used "dường như". In modern spoken Vietnamese, "dường như", "hình như", or "có vẻ như" are generally preferred.
- It functions as a sentence adverb, typically placed at the beginning of a clause or before the main verb phrase to modify the entire statement.