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vì sao

Pronunciation Northern /vi̤˨˩ saːw˧˧/ Central /ji˧˧ ʂaːw˧˥/ Southern /ji˨˩ ʂaːw˧˧/
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why
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why

Adverb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Adverb
why Discourse & LogicTheme

A word used to ask about the reason or cause for a particular situation or event.

vi Vì sao bạn lại đến muộn như vậy?

en Why did you arrive so late?

why

Phrase · 1 senses
Sense 1 Phrase
why

A phrase used to request an explanation or reason for a specific action or event.

vi Hãy giải thích cho tôi biết vì sao bạn làm như thế.

en Please explain to me why you did that.

Parts
vì / sao
Similar
vì thế / vì vậy / vì / vì kèo …
Use
tử vì đạo / bởi vì / thay vì / ba vì …
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