tất phải
Definition
- Adverb:
- Necessarily; inevitably; certainly; unavoidably: Used to express that something is an unavoidable consequence, a logical certainty, or an obligatory requirement. It indicates that a given action or outcome must happen based on circumstances, logic, or duty.
Usage Examples
- Adverb:
- Anh lên phố tất phải qua nhà tôi. (If you go to town, you will necessarily pass by my house.)
- Làm việc đó tất phải gặp rủi ro. (Doing that work will inevitably involve risk.)
- Muốn thành công tất phải nỗ lực. (If you want to succeed, you must necessarily make an effort.)
Advanced Usage
Logical or Causal Necessity: Often used to state a strong, inevitable result from a condition or action.
- Trời mưa to thế này, đường tất phải ngập. (With heavy rain like this, the roads will certainly be flooded.)
Moral or Social Obligation: Can imply a duty that must be fulfilled.
- Con cái tất phải hiếu thảo với cha mẹ. (Children must necessarily be filial to their parents.)
Variants and Related Words
Tất nhiên (adv): of course, naturally. While similar, "tất nhiên" often states something obvious or agreed upon, whereas "tất phải" emphasizes inevitability or compulsion.
- Tất nhiên là tôi sẽ giúp. (Of course I will help.)
Chắc chắn (adv): surely, definitely. Focuses on certainty rather than logical necessity.
- Anh ấy chắc chắn sẽ đến. (He will definitely come.)
Nhất định (adv): certainly, determinedly. Often conveys strong determination or a firm outcome.
- Tôi nhất định sẽ hoàn thành. (I am determined to finish.)
Synonyms
- Necessarily: as a necessary result; inevitably.
- Inevitably: as is certain to happen; unavoidably.
- Certainly: used to emphasize the speaker's belief that something is true.
- Unavoidably: in a way that cannot be avoided or prevented.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Tất phải... mới...: A structure meaning "must necessarily... in order to...".
- Tất phải có kinh nghiệm mới làm được việc này. (You must necessarily have experience in order to do this job.)