vậy

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The Vietnamese word "vậy" is an adverb that can be translated into English as "so," "thus," or "that." It is commonly used in conversations and can serve various purposes depending on the context.

Basic Usage:

1. To indicate a result or conclusion:

   • Example: "Bạn không đến, vậy tôi đi một mình."
   • Translation: "You are not coming, so I will go alone."

2. To clarify or emphasize a point:

   • Example: "Tôi đã nói rồi, vậy bạn có hiểu không?"
   • Translation: "I already said, do you understand that?"

Advanced Usage:

1. In rhetorical questions: "Vậy" can be used to express surprise or to ask for confirmation.

   • Example: "Vậy bạn không biết điều đó sao?"
   • Translation: "So, you didn’t know that?"

2. In storytelling or explanations: It can help transition between ideas or events.

   • Example: "Tôi đã làm bài tập, vậy giờ tôi có thể ra ngoài chơi."
   • Translation: "I finished my homework, thus now I can go out to play."

Word Variants:

• "Như vậy": This means "like that" or "in that way."
• "Vậy thì": This can be translated as "then" or "in that case."

Different Meanings:

• "Vậy" can also mean "in that way" or "as such," depending on the context.

Synonyms:

• "Thế": Another adverb that can also mean "that" or "so," but it is used slightly differently in sentences.
• "Như thế": This means "like that" or "in that manner."

Tips for Usage:

• Use "vậy" at the end of a sentence to emphasize the conclusion.
• Be aware of the context, as "vậy" can change its meaning based on what is being discussed.

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1. so, thus, that