không bao giờ

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The Vietnamese phrase "không bao giờ" means "never" in English. It is used to express that something does not happen at any time or that something is not the case at all.

Usage Instructions:

• "Không bao giờ" is an adverbial phrase, so it is usually placed before the verb in a sentence.
• It can be used in both spoken and written Vietnamese.

Example:

• Cô ta không bao giờ trở lại nữa. (She never came back.)

Advanced Usage:

• You can use "không bao giờ" to emphasize the permanence of an action or situation. For example:
  • Tôi không bao giờ ăn thịt chó. (I never eat dog meat.)
  • Here, it emphasizes a strong personal decision or belief.

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "không bao giờ," but you can use "không" by itself to mean "not" or "no," although it does not convey the same sense of "never."

Different Meanings:

• "Khong" (without "bao giờ") means "not" or "no," while "bao giờ" means "ever" or "any time." Together, "không bao giờ" specifically means "never."

Synonyms:

• Chưa bao giờ: This also means "never," but it implies that something has not happened up to this point in time.

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adv

1. never
   • cô ta không bao giờ trở lại nữa
     She never came back