khi
The Vietnamese word khi is a fundamental building block for discussing time, serving as both a noun for specific moments and a conjunction meaning when or while. Whether you are describing simultaneous actions or referring to a difficult period in the past, this versatile term is essential for connecting events. While it often functions similarly to the word lúc, understanding its unique role in formal and idiomatic structures will help you sound much more natural. Beyond basic timing, this lesson explores how this word transforms in phrases like đôi khi or the surprisingly sudden khi không. We also touch on a rare, archaic verb usage that carries a completely different emotional weight. From daily conversation to classic proverbs about hunger and gratitude, mastering this word is key to expressing complex circumstances. Watch the full lesson to see these different roles in action.
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Proverbs and Idioms
- Khi vui thì muốn sống dai, khi buồn thì muốn thác mai cho rồi
- Đi buôn bán phải qua thuyền bè thì có khi gặp nguy hiểm sông nước, mất cả vốn
- Ăn khi đói, nói khi hay
- Năng lâu cũng có khi mưa
- Xấu hổ nhưng mà tốt long, đến khi no lòng tốt cả long lẫn hổ
- Ngờ đâu quá giận mất khôn, khi vui đã vậy, khi buồn làm sao