Definition

1. Phrase:
   • Who cares, what does it matter: An exclamatory phrase expressing indifference, disregard, or a dismissive attitude towards something. It conveys that the speaker considers the matter unimportant or not worth worrying about.
   • It doesn't matter, never mind: Used to indicate that something is of little consequence or to dismiss a previous statement or concern.

Usage Examples

• As an exclamation of indifference:

  • "Quản bao, tôi chẳng quan tâm đâu." ("Who cares, I don't care at all.")
  • "Quản bao họ nói gì, cứ làm điều mình cho là đúng." ("Never mind what they say, just do what you think is right.")

• To dismiss a concern or detail:

  • "Chuyện nhỏ thôi, quản bao!" ("It's a small matter, never mind!")
  • "Quản bao giá cả, cứ mua đi." ("Never mind the price, just buy it.")

Advanced Usage

• "Quản bao nhiêu": An extended form emphasizing indifference towards quantity or degree.

  • "Quản bao nhiêu tiền cũng được, miễn là xong việc." ("No matter how much money it takes, as long as the job gets done.")

• Used in rhetorical questions: Often appears in questions to strongly express that something is irrelevant.

  • "Quản bao làm gì?" ("Why bother caring?" / "What's the point of worrying about it?")

Variants and Related Words

• Mặc kệ (verb phrase): To ignore, to pay no heed to. (e.g., - "Just ignore it.")
• Kệ (verb, colloquial): A shorter, more casual form meaning "to leave it be" or "who cares". (e.g., - "Forget it!")

Synonyms

• Không quan trọng: Not important.
• Không đáng kể: Insignificant, not worth mentioning.
• Mặc xác (colloquial): A more blunt synonym meaning "to hell with it".

Related Phrases

• Kệ nó / Mặc nó: Leave it / Let it be. These are more direct commands to disregard something.
  • "Cứ kệ nó đi, đừng bận tâm." ("Just let it be, don't bother.")

Related Idioms

• "Đâu có sao": An idiom meaning "It's no big deal" or "It doesn't matter", sharing a similar dismissive tone.
  • "Lỡ hẹn thì đâu có sao, quản bao!" ("So what if we missed the appointment, never mind!")