đành rằng
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Definition
- Conjunction:
- Despite the fact that, it is true that, granted that: Used to concede a point or acknowledge a fact before presenting a contrasting or opposing main statement. It expresses a reluctant admission.
Usage
- Position in Sentence: Typically used at the beginning of a clause that states a conceded fact. The main clause that follows presents the contrasting point.
- Function: It softens the following contrasting statement by first acknowledging an opposing truth, making the argument more nuanced and polite.
Usage Examples
- Conjunction:
- Đành rằng anh ấy rất thông minh, nhưng anh ấy cũng rất lười biếng. (Granted that he is very intelligent, but he is also very lazy.)
- Đành rằng trời mưa, chúng tôi vẫn quyết định đi dã ngoại. (Despite the fact that it was raining, we still decided to go on the picnic.)
- Đành rằng cô ấy còn trẻ, cô ấy đã có nhiều kinh nghiệm đáng kinh ngạc. (It is true that she is young, she has impressive experience.)
Advanced Usage
- "Đành rằng... nhưng..." (Granted that... but...): A very common correlative structure where introduces the concession and (but) introduces the main contrasting point.
- Đành rằng dự án này rất tốn kém, nhưng lợi ích tiềm năng là rất lớn. (Granted that this project is very expensive, but the potential benefits are enormous.)
- "Đành rằng... thế nhưng..." (It is true that... however...): A slightly more formal variant of the above structure.
- Đành rằng luật pháp đã có quy định, thế nhưng việc thực thi vẫn còn lỏng lẻo. (It is true that the law has provisions, however, enforcement remains lax.)
Variants and Related Words
- Tuy rằng / Mặc dù: Although, even though. These are more direct conjunctions for contrast without the nuance of reluctant concession. implies a stronger sense of "I have to admit that..."
- Phải thừa nhận rằng: Must admit that. This phrase is closer in meaning but functions more as a verb phrase than a conjunction.
- Quả thực là: It is indeed true that. Acknowledges a fact but doesn't necessarily lead to a strong contrast.
Synonyms
- Dù rằng: Even though (can sometimes be used similarly but is less concessive).
- Công nhận là: Admit that (more colloquial).
Related Phrases / Structures
- "Đành" (as a standalone verb/adverb): To resign oneself to, to have to accept (often reluctantly). This core meaning of reluctant acceptance is the root of .
- Vé đã hết, đành về vậy. (The tickets are sold out, we'll just have to go home.)
- "Đành phải": To have no choice but to.
- Tôi đành phải đồng ý. (I had no choice but to agree.)
Notes
- Formality: is used in both written and spoken Vietnamese. It is considered correct and somewhat formal, often found in analytical, persuasive, or explanatory texts.
- Nuance: The word carries a tone of reluctant acceptance or resignation. Therefore, is not a neutral "although"; it specifically signals that the speaker/writer is conceding a point they might wish weren't true or that complicates their main argument.
- Despite the fact that