bấy chầy

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The Vietnamese word "bấy chầy" is used to refer to a long duration of time, similar to the English phrases "for long," "since long," or "ever since." It indicates that something has been the case for an extended period.

Usage Instructions:

• "Bấy chầy" is often used in sentences to emphasize how long something has been happening or how long it has been since a specific event occurred.
• It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but it's more common in spoken language.

Examples:

1. Basic Usage:

   • "Tôi đã sống ở đây bấy chầy."

2. In Context:

   • "Chúng ta chưa gặp nhau bấy chầy."

Advanced Usage:

• You can use "bấy chầy" in more complex sentences to express feelings or changes over time.
  • "Bấy chầy tôi mới nhận ra rằng tôi đã thay đổi rất nhiều."

Word Variants:

• "Bấy giờ" (at that time) can sometimes be confused with "bấy chầy," but it refers to a specific point in time rather than duration.

Different Meanings:

• While "bấy chầy" primarily indicates a long time, it can also imply a sense of nostalgia or a longing for the past when used in certain contexts.

Synonyms:

• "Lâu rồi" (a long time ago) - can be used in a similar way to "bấy chầy."
• "Kể từ đó" (since then) - emphasizes the starting point of an action or situation that has continued to the present.

Academic

1. For long, since long, ever since