No. 21 in Vietnamese
thì
"Thì" is a Vietnamese word used as a particle to indicate tense, contrast, or emphasis, often translated as "is," "then," or "as for."
In a sentence
Nếu em làm xong bài tập, thì em có thể đi chơi.
If you finish your homework, then you can go out.
The word "thì" here indicates a result or condition in a conditional sentence.
Con mèo thì đang nằm ngủ trên ghế.
As for the cat, it is sleeping on the chair.
The word "thì" here acts as an emphasis marker to highlight the subject.
Học thì phải chăm chỉ mới tiến bộ.
If you study, you need to be diligent to make progress.
The word "thì" here signifies contemplating a requirement or result after a specific action.
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