No. 374 in Vietnamese
chứ
"Chứ" is a particle used to emphasize, assert, or express contrast, often meaning "of course," "but," or "rather."
In a sentence
Được đi du lịch miễn phí, ai mà không thích chứ?
Being able to travel for free, who wouldn't like that?
Used to emphasize/confirm an obvious fact or agreement.
Anh ấy bảo rằng sẽ giúp tôi, chứ không phải là không đâu.
He said he would help me, not the opposite.
Used to contrast or clarify a misunderstanding or an opposite thought.
Nếu tôi không làm được điều đó, thì còn ai làm nữa chứ?
If I can't do it, then who else could?
Used to assert the speaker's confidence or certainty in situations.
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