chẳng dè

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The Vietnamese word "chẳng dè" is an expression that means "not to expect" or "didn't think." It is used to describe a situation where something surprising or unexpected happens.

Usage Instructions:

• "Chẳng dè" is often used in sentences when you want to express surprise or disbelief about an outcome that you did not anticipate.
• It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Example:

1. Chẳng dè trời mưa trong ngày cưới.

   • Translation: "We didn’t expect it to rain on the wedding day."

2. Tôi chẳng dè bạn lại đến thăm tôi hôm nay.

   • Translation: "I didn’t expect you to visit me today."

Advanced Usage:

In more complex sentences, "chẳng dè" can be used with different tenses or combined with other phrases to convey deeper meanings. For instance: - Chẳng dè mình lại gặp nhau ở đây. - Translation: "I didn’t expect we would meet each other here."

Word Variants:

While "chẳng dè" is the main form, you might come across: - Không dè: This is an informal variant that has a similar meaning and is used in casual speech.

Different Meanings:

"Chẳng dè" primarily focuses on the aspect of surprise or unexpected events. It does not have different meanings but can be used in various contexts to convey that sense of surprise.

Synonyms:

Some phrases that can be used similarly include: - Không ngờ: This means "did not expect" and can be used interchangeably in many contexts. - Example: Không ngờ cô ấy lại trúng số. (Didn’t expect she would win the lottery.)

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1. Not to expect
   • Chẳng dè nữa đường xe hỏng
     We didn't expect the car to break down half - way