cho nên

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The Vietnamese word "cho nên" means "therefore" or "hence" in English. It is used to show a conclusion or a result based on the information that was previously mentioned. When you want to explain why something happened or to indicate a logical outcome, you can use "cho nên."

Usage Instructions:

1. Placement in a Sentence: "Cho nên" is typically placed at the beginning of the result clause. It can also be found in the middle of a sentence, but it's more common at the beginning.
2. Connecting Ideas: Use "cho nên" to connect two related sentences or ideas, where the second one is a result of the first.

Examples:

1. Simple Example:

   • "Hôm nay trời mưa, cho nên tôi không đi ra ngoài."
   • Translation: "It is raining today, therefore I am not going outside."

2. More Complex Example:

   • "Cô ấy học rất chăm chỉ, cho nên cô ấy đã đỗ kỳ thi."
   • Translation: "She studies very hard, hence she passed the exam."

Advanced Usage:

• "Cho nên" can also be used in more complex sentences to express causation in a more formal context.
  • Example: "Kinh tế phát triển nhanh chóng, cho nên nhiều người đã tìm được việc làm."
  • Translation: "The economy is developing rapidly; therefore, many people have found jobs."

Word Variants:

• "Vì vậy" is another phrase that can be used similarly to "cho nên." It also means "therefore" or "for that reason."
• "Do đó" is another formal variant that can be used interchangeably with "cho nên."

Different Meanings:

• "Cho nên" primarily conveys causation or consequence. It does not have other meanings outside this context.

Synonyms:

• "Vì thế" – translates to "for that reason."
• "Cho nên" can be replaced with "thế nên" in casual speech, which carries the same meaning.

Academic

1. Therefore, hence