Definition

1. Verb phrase:
   • To not mind, to not care about: "quản chi" expresses indifference or a lack of concern regarding a situation, difficulty, or external condition. It implies that something is not considered important enough to worry about or be affected by.

Usage Examples

• Verb phrase:
  • Quản chi mưa nắng, chúng tôi vẫn tiếp tục làm việc. (Not minding the rain or sun, we continued to work.)
  • Anh ấy quản chi người khác nói gì. (He doesn't care what others say.)
  • Cô ấy quản chi khó khăn, nhất định sẽ theo đuổi ước mơ. (She doesn't mind the hardships and is determined to pursue her dream.)

Advanced Usage

• "Quản chi" is a literary and somewhat old-fashioned phrase, more commonly found in poetry, songs, or formal writing than in everyday spoken Vietnamese. It conveys a sense of determination or stoic disregard.
  • Quản chi đời lắm thị phi, ta cứ sống thật với chính mình. (Not minding a life full of gossip, I just live truly as myself.)

Variants and Related Words

• Quản gì: A more colloquial and common variant with the same meaning ("to not mind/care").
  • Nó quản gì lời chê bai. (He doesn't care about the criticism.)
• Mặc kệ: (Verb) To ignore, to pay no heed to. This is a more direct and modern synonym.
• Không quan tâm: (Verb phrase) To not be concerned about. This is the standard, neutral phrase for "to not care".

Synonyms

• Không để ý: To not pay attention to.
• Bất chấp: To disregard, to defy (often used before a noun, e.g., - defying danger).

Related Phrases

• Quản chi... hay...: A structure used to list things one does not mind, emphasizing indifference.
  • Quản chi thành công hay thất bại, quan trọng là đã cố gắng. (Not minding success or failure, what's important is having tried.)

Related Idioms

• Quản chi mưa nắng dãi dầu: A set phrase meaning "not to mind exposure to harsh weather (rain and scorching sun)", symbolizing perseverance through physical hardship.
  • Người nông dân quản chi mưa nắng dãi dầu trên đồng ruộng. (The farmer doesn't mind being exposed to the harsh sun and rain in the fields.)

1. Not to mind
   • Quản chi mưa nắng
     Not to mind pouring rain and scorching sun