đã đành

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The Vietnamese phrase "đã đành" can be understood as "of course" or "assuming that." It is often used to acknowledge something that is obvious or to concede a point in a conversation.

Usage Instructions:

1. Context: "đã đành" is used when you want to express agreement with a point that is already accepted or recognized. It can also imply that while you accept something, there may be other factors to consider.
2. Sentence Structure: It typically appears at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence.

Examples:

1. Basic Example:

   • "Cô ấy đã đành là đẹp, nhưng cô cũng rất thông minh."
   • (She is, of course, beautiful, but she is also very intelligent.)

2. Concessive Example:

   • "Đã đành là trời mưa, nhưng chúng ta vẫn phải đi."
   • (It's true that it's raining, but we still have to go.)

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "đã đành" can be used to introduce a contrast or to set up a condition. It might appear in discussions about expectations versus reality.

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "đã đành," but you might encounter similar expressions like "đương nhiên" (naturally) or "hiển nhiên" (obviously) in similar contexts.

Different Meanings:

While "đã đành" primarily conveys agreement or acknowledgment, it can also imply resignation or acceptance of a situation that cannot be changed.

Synonyms:

• "Đương nhiên" (naturally)
• "Hiển nhiên" (obviously)
• "Tất nhiên" (certainly)

Academic

1. of course; assuming that