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chẳng thà

Pronunciation Northern /ʨa̰ŋ˧˩˧ tʰa̤ː˨˩/ Central /ʨaŋ˧˩˨ tʰaː˧˧/ Southern /ʨaŋ˨˩˦ tʰaː˨˩/
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Meaning
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preferably Discourse & LogicTheme

Used to show a preference for one thing over another less desirable.

vi Chẳng thà ở nhà đọc sách còn hơn đi xem bộ phim dở đó.

en I would rather stay home and read a book than go see that bad movie.

Parts
chẳng / thà / A compound of chẳng + thà

OriginA compound of chẳng + thà

Similar
thịt thà / thật thà / thực thà
Use
chẳng bao lâu / chẳng qua / chứ mà lại chẳng / chẳng bao giờ …
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