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tức là

Im lặng tức là đồng ý.

Definition

Conjunction: - That is, meaning, in other words: A conjunction used to introduce an explanation, clarification, or rephrasing of what has just been stated. It connects a statement with its interpretation or equivalent meaning.

Usage
  • "Tức là" is used to explain, define, or restate a previous idea more clearly. It is equivalent to "i.e.," "that is to say," or "in other words" in English.
  • It often follows a comma or a pause in speech.
  • It can be used to confirm understanding or to draw a logical conclusion from a given statement.
Usage Examples
  • Explaining a term:
    • "Anh ấy là một bác sĩ đa khoa, tức là anh ấy điều trị nhiều loại bệnh khác nhau." (He is a general practitioner, that is, he treats many different kinds of illnesses.)
  • Clarifying a statement:
    • "Cô ấy không trả lời, tức là cô ấy không đồng ý." (She didn't answer, which means she doesn't agree.)
  • Rephrasing for emphasis:
    • "Tôi sẽ đi vào thứ Hai, tức là ngày mai." (I will leave on Monday, that is, tomorrow.)
Advanced Usage
  • Logical Conclusion: Used to state what something logically implies or results in.
    • "Trời mưa to, tức là chúng ta không thể đi dã ngoại." (It's raining heavily, so that means we can't go on the picnic.)
  • Defining Acronyms or Terms: Commonly used to define abbreviations or specialized terms.
    • "WHO, tức là Tổ chức Y tế Thế giới, đã đưa ra cảnh báo." (WHO, that is, the World Health Organization, issued a warning.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Nghĩa là: A very close synonym, also meaning "that means" or "meaning." It is often interchangeable with "tức là," though "tức là" can sound slightly more explanatory or conclusive.
    • "Từ 'nhanh' nghĩa là 'fast'." (The word 'nhanh' means 'fast'.)
  • Có nghĩa là: A fuller form meaning "has the meaning of."
    • "Dấu hiệu này có nghĩa là đường bị cấm." (This sign means the road is closed.)
Synonyms
  • Có nghĩa là: Means, signifies.
  • Nói cách khác: In other words.
  • Hay là: Or, meaning (used less formally for clarification).
Related Phrases / Structures
  • "..., tức là sao?": A common question structure meaning "..., what does that mean?" or "..., meaning what?".
    • "Anh nói anh bận, tức là sao?" (You say you're busy, what does that mean?)
  • "Tức là..." (at the start of a sentence): Used in conversation to rephrase or summarize what the speaker understands, often to confirm.
    • "Tức là chúng ta gặp nhau lúc 8 giờ?" (So, you mean we meet at 8 o'clock?)
tức là

Im lặng tức là đồng ý.

  1. that is, it means that

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