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vậy

Pronunciation Northern /və̰ʔj˨˩/ Central /jə̰j˨˨/ Southern /jəj˨˩˨/
Listen
so
Adverb
so
2 senses
Meaning
2 senses

Adverb

Sense 1 Adverb
so; thus Discourse & LogicTheme

Used to show that something is a result of what has just been mentioned.

vi Trời đang mưa, vậy chúng ta nên ở nhà.

en It is raining, so we should stay at home.

Particle

Sense 2 Particle
final particle

A small word placed at the end of a sentence to add emphasis or show a particular attitude.

vi Chuyện đã lỡ rồi, đành chịu vậy.

en It has already happened, so that is just how it is.

Similar
vảy / váy / vầy / vấy …
Use
vì vậy / như vậy / bởi vậy / tuy vậy …
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