“Chứ” is a very familiar word. This word can be used in many different ways. This word can be used in questions, negative sentences or used to emphasize the meaning in a sentence. Read this article to know how to use it!
I. “ Chứ” is a word denoting what is about to be said, negating the possibility of the opposite of what has just been said, to affirm more of what you want to say.
Example:
- Tôi vẫn còn nhớ, chứ quên thế nào được. (I still remember it, but I can’t forget it.)
- Tôi thà thức đêm để làm việc chứ không thể dậy sớm. (I would rather stay up at night to work than get up early.)
II. “Chứ” is used in dialogue, usually at the end of a sentence or at the end of a sentence. The word indicates a more or less confirmed idea about what is being asked to ask, as if it is just for further confirmation.
Example:
- Chị vẫn khỏe đấy chứ? (Are you still fine?)
- Anh vẫn còn học tiếng Việt đấy chứ? (Are you still learning Vietnamese?)
III. “Chứ” is a word that denotes the idea of emphasizing what has just been asserted or requested, saying that the opposite is not possible.
Example:
- Đẹp đấy chứ, nhỉ! (It’s beautiful, isn’t it!)
- Yên lặng đi chứ! (Be quiet!)
Good luck with your Vietnamese learning. Leave a comment below if you have any questions!
