Definition

1. Conjunction:
   • Therefore, so, then: "vậy thì" is used to introduce a logical conclusion, consequence, or a decision based on a preceding statement or situation. It connects a premise to a resulting action or deduction.

Usage Examples

• Conjunction:
  • Trời mưa rồi. Vậy thì chúng ta ở nhà thôi. (It's raining. So let's just stay home.)
  • Anh ấy không đồng ý. Vậy thì tôi sẽ làm một mình. (He doesn't agree. Then I will do it alone.)
  • Giá quá đắt. Vậy thì đừng mua. (The price is too high. Therefore, don't buy it.)

Advanced Usage

• "Vậy thì thôi": Used to express resignation, giving up, or ending a discussion based on the circumstances.

  • Cậu không muốn đi à? Vậy thì thôi. (You don't want to go? Well then, forget it.)

• "Vậy thì sao?" / "Thế thì sao?": A rhetorical question meaning "So what?" or "What of it?", often used to challenge a point or show indifference.

  • Tôi biết anh không thích. Vậy thì sao? (I know you don't like it. So what?)

Variants and Related Words

• Thế thì: A very common variant with identical meaning and usage to "vậy thì". The choice between "vậy thì" and "thế thì" is often a matter of regional or personal preference.

  • Anh bận à? Thế thì ngày mai gặp cũng được. (Are you busy? Then meeting tomorrow is fine too.)

• Vậy (adv): So, like that, in that case. Often used alone to mean "then" or "so".

  • Vậy anh định làm gì? (So, what do you plan to do?)

• Thì (conj): A versatile conjunction meaning "then", marking a consequence or a contrast. It is the core component of "vậy thì".

  • Không có tiền thì đừng mua. (If you have no money, then don't buy it.)

Synonyms

• Do đó: Therefore, consequently (more formal).
• Cho nên: Therefore, so (commonly used in writing and formal speech).
• Thành ra: So, as a result (can imply an unintended consequence).

Related Phrases

• Nếu vậy thì...: If that's the case, then...

  • Nếu vậy thì chúng ta nên bắt đầu ngay. (If that's the case, then we should start immediately.)

• Vậy thì tốt quá: Well, that's good then.

  • Cô ấy đã về đến nhà an toàn rồi. – Vậy thì tốt quá. (She has arrived home safely. – Well, that's good then.)

Related Idioms

• Đã vậy thì...: Since things are already like this/as bad as they are, then... (Used to express moving forward with a decision despite negative circumstances).
  • Đã vậy thì mình cứ làm cho xong. (Since we've come this far, let's just finish it.)

adv

1. therefore, so