thành ra

thành ra

Vì trời mưa to thành ra chúng tôi ở nhà.

Definition

  1. Conjunction (Resultative):

    • So, therefore, as a result: Used to introduce a consequence or an unexpected outcome of a previously stated situation or action. It often carries a nuance of a logical conclusion, sometimes with a tone of slight surprise or realization about the result.

  2. Conjunction (Summarizing/Concluding):

    • Thus, hence, it turns out that: Used to draw a concluding statement from preceding facts or events, summarizing the effective outcome.
Usage Examples
  • Conjunction:
    • Anh ấy không học bài, thành ra bị điểm kém. (He didn't study, so he got a bad grade.)
    • Tôi cứ nghĩ mãi, thành ra quên mất giờ hẹn. (I kept thinking about it, and as a result, I forgot about the appointment.)
    • Cô ấy nói không rõ ràng, thành ra mọi người hiểu lầm. (She didn't speak clearly, so everyone misunderstood.)
Advanced Usage
  • "thành ra" vs. "vì vậy": While both mean "therefore," "thành ra" is more informal and often used in spoken language to connect events in a narrative, sometimes highlighting an unintended or somewhat obvious consequence. "Vì vậy" is more formal and direct.
    • Trời mưa to, đường ngập. Thành ra, chúng tôi phải ở nhà. (It rained heavily, and the road was flooded. So, we had to stay home.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Thành thử (conj): A slightly more literary synonym for "thành ra," with the same meaning of "so, therefore."

    • Chủ nhật bận việc, thành thử tôi không đi được. (I was busy on Sunday, so I couldn't go.)

  • Cho nên (conj): Therefore, consequently. A common and neutral conjunction for showing result.

    • Tôi mệt, cho nên đi ngủ sớm. (I'm tired, therefore I'm going to bed early.)
Synonyms
  • Therefore: For that reason.
  • Consequently: As a result.
  • So: Used to express a result or consequence.
  • Thus: In this way; as a result.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • While "thành ra" itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, it is frequently used in explanatory or storytelling phrases to pivot to the outcome.
    • Cứ cãi nhau mãi thành ra chẳng giải quyết được gì. (If we keep arguing, it turns out we won't solve anything.)

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