Vietnamese Grammar

B1 — Intermediate 1

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Relative Clause MarkerđểIn Order To (Purpose)vì...nênBecause...Therefore (Complex)mặc dù...nhưngAlthough...Butkhông những...mà cònNot Only...But Alsovừa...vừaSimultaneously (At the Same Time)càng...càngThe More...The More (Advanced)chẳng những...mà cònNot Only (Formal Variant)tuy...nhưngAlthough (Variant)do...nênDue To...Therefore (Formal Cause)bị + VPassive Voice (Negative)được + VPassive Voice (Positive)bị/được + agent + VPassive with Agentcho + person + VCausative (Let/Allow)bắt + person + VForce Someone Tonhờ + person + VAsk a Favorkhiến/làm choCause (Emotion/Result)hãyPolite Imperative (Please Do)đừngNegative Imperative (Don't)chớFormal Prohibition (Do Not)'...nào'Let''s Go! (Urging Particle)''...nhé/...nhỉ'Confirmation vs Agreement'à/ạSurprise vs Politeness Particlesđấy/đóInforming ParticlesthôiThat's Enough Particlemà (nuance)Emphasis/Explanation ParticlechứOf Course Particlehả/hởInformal Question Particlesnha/henSouthern Softener ParticlesAdj + Adj (láy hoàn toàn)Full Reduplicationtừ láy tượng thanhOnomatopoeiatừ láy tượng hìnhIdeophonetừ láy bộ phậnPartial Reduplicationchắc/chắc làProbablycó lẽPerhaps, Maybehình nhưIt Seems LikethìTopic Marker (As For...)mới...đãNo Sooner Thanchỉ...thôiOnly (Restriction)lạiAgain / Unexpectedly (Advanced)đềuAll/Both (Equally)mỗiEach (Individual)nào...cũngAny/Whateverbao giờ cũngAlways (Emphatic)cơ/kiaEmphasis Particles (Northern)Reported Speech với RẰNGIndirect Speech in VietnameseComparison of Equality BẰNGAs...As ComparisonsExpressing Habit with VẪNStill/Continue DoingResult Complement LÀM SAOHow to Do SomethingExpressing Experience with TỪNGHave Ever DoneConditional Contrary với GIÁ MÀIf Only/WishExpressing Frequency with THƯỜNG XUYÊNRegularly/FrequentlySequential Actions with RỒI MỚIOnly Then/After ThatExpressing Suggestion with NÊNShould/Ought ToExpressing Change with TRỞ NÊNTo Become/Turn Into

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TRỞ NÊN — To Become/Turn Into

Learn how to use TRỞ NÊN in Vietnamese to express 'to become' or 'to turn into' a new state or quality. Comprehensive B1 grammar guide for foreigners.

THƯỜNG XUYÊN — Regularly/Frequently

Learn how to use THƯỜNG XUYÊN in Vietnamese to express actions that happen regularly or frequently. Comprehensive guide for B1 learners with examples and common mistakes.

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RỒI MỚI — Only Then/After That

Master 'RỒI MỚI' in Vietnamese to connect sequential actions. Learn its meaning, structure, and common uses for B1 learners.

NÊN — Should/Ought To

Learn how to use NÊN (should/ought to) in Vietnamese. This B1 grammar guide covers meaning, structure, example sentences, common mistakes, and cultural nuances for expressing suggestions and advice.

bằng — As...As Comparisons

Master the Vietnamese word bằng to form 'as...as' comparisons. This B1 guide offers clear structures, practical examples, common mistakes, and cultural tips for effective communication.

Giá mà — If Only/Wish

Learn how to express 'If only' or 'I wish' in Vietnamese with 'Giá mà'. This B1 grammar guide covers usage, structure, examples, common mistakes, and cultural context.

TỪNG — To Have Ever Done

Learn to use TỪNG in Vietnamese to express past experiences, similar to 'have ever done' in English. Master its structure, usage, and common mistakes.

VẪN — Still/Continue Doing

Master 'vẫn' in Vietnamese! Learn to express 'still' or 'continue doing' with clear explanations, examples, common mistakes, and practice tips for B1 learners.

LÀM SAO — How to Do Something / What to Do

Master LÀM SAO in Vietnamese: learn how to ask 'how to do something' or express 'what to do' with structures, examples, and common mistakes for B1 learners.

RẰNG — Reported Speech Marker

Learn how to use RẰNG in Vietnamese for reported speech and indirect statements. Understand its meaning, structure, and common uses for B1 learners.

lại — Again / Unexpectedly (Advanced)

Master the versatile Vietnamese word 'lại'. Learn how it expresses repetition, return, unexpected actions, and logical contradictions at a B1 level.

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đều — All/Both (Equally) in Vietnamese

Master the Vietnamese word 'đều' (all/both/equally). Learn structure, nuances, and B1-level grammar usage for foreigners.

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bao giờ cũng — Always (Emphatic)

Master the emphatic Vietnamese word 'bao giờ cũng' (Always). Learn how to express consistency and habits like a native speaker at the B1 level.

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nào...cũng — Any/Whatever in Vietnamese

Learn how to use the Vietnamese grammar pattern nào...cũng to express 'any', 'every', or 'whichever'. Comprehensive B1 guide with examples and common mistakes.

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mỗi — Each (Individual) in Vietnamese

Master the Vietnamese word 'mỗi' (each). Learn the differences between 'mỗi' and 'mọi', sentence structures, and common usage in B1-level Vietnamese.

cơ, kia — Emphasis Particles (Northern)

Learn how to use 'cơ' and 'kia' in Vietnamese to add emphasis, express preference, or show surprise like a native speaker.

hình như — It Seems Like in Vietnamese

Master the Vietnamese grammar point 'hình như' (it seems like). Learn how to express uncertainty and guesses with examples, common mistakes, and cultural tips.

mới...đã — No Sooner Than

Learn how to use the 'mới...đã' pattern in Vietnamese to express rapid sequences and surprise at the speed of events. B1 level grammar guide.

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chỉ...thôi — Only (Restriction)

Master the Vietnamese grammar pattern 'chỉ...thôi' to express limitation and restriction. Learn usage, structure, and common mistakes for B1 level.

có lẽ — Perhaps, Maybe in Vietnamese

Learn how to use 'có lẽ' in Vietnamese to express probability and uncertainty. A comprehensive B1 guide for foreigners.

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chắc, chắc là — Probably in Vietnamese

Master the Vietnamese grammar 'chắc' and 'chắc là'. Learn how to express probability and certainty like a native speaker with examples and common mistakes.

thì — Topic Marker (As For...) in Vietnamese

Master the word 'thì' in Vietnamese. Learn how to use it as a topic marker, for contrast, and in conditional 'if... then' sentences at a B1 level.

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tuy...nhưng — Although / Even though in Vietnamese

Master the Vietnamese 'tuy...nhưng' structure (Although... but) with this comprehensive B1 guide. Learn usage, word order, and common mistakes.

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nhờ — Asking for a Favor in Vietnamese

Learn how to use 'nhờ' to ask for favors in Vietnamese. Comprehensive B1 grammar guide with structure, examples, and cultural tips.

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cho — Let or Allow in Vietnamese

Learn how to use 'cho' as a causative verb in Vietnamese to mean 'let' or 'allow'. Comprehensive B1 guide with examples and common mistakes.

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khiến, làm cho — Cause (Emotion/Result)

Learn how to use 'khiến' and 'làm cho' in Vietnamese to express causation, emotions, and results. Comprehensive B1 level grammar guide.

vì...nên — Because...Therefore in Vietnamese

Learn how to use the 'vì...nên' structure in Vietnamese to express cause and effect. Detailed B1 grammar guide with examples, common mistakes, and cultural tips.

mà — Emphasis and Explanation Particle

Learn how to use 'mà' in Vietnamese for emphasis, explanation, and relative clauses. A comprehensive guide for B1 learners with examples and tips.

thôi — That's Enough Particle

Master the Vietnamese particle 'thôi'. Learn how to express 'stop', 'only', and 'enough' with detailed explanations and examples for B1 learners.

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bắt — Force Someone To in Vietnamese

Learn how to use 'bắt' in Vietnamese to express forcing or compelling someone to do an action. Comprehensive B1 guide with examples.

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do...nên — Due To...Therefore in Vietnamese

Learn how to use 'do...nên' in Vietnamese to express formal cause and effect. Master B1 grammar with examples, structures, and common mistakes.

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chớ — Formal Prohibition (Do Not)

Master the formal prohibition 'chớ' in Vietnamese. Learn its nuances, structures, and how it differs from 'đừng' in formal and literary contexts.

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Từ láy tượng hình — Visual Ideophones in Vietnamese

Enhance your Vietnamese with 'từ láy tượng hình' (visual ideophones). Learn how to describe shapes and appearances vividly like a native speaker.

hả, hở — Informal Question Particles

Learn how to use Vietnamese question particles 'hả' and 'hở' to express surprise and seek confirmation in informal daily conversations.

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đấy, đó — Informing Particles in Vietnamese

Learn how to use 'đấy' and 'đó' as informing particles in Vietnamese. Master Northern and Southern nuances to speak like a native.

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nhé, nhỉ — Confirmation vs Agreement in Vietnamese

Master the difference between 'nhé' and 'nhỉ' in Vietnamese. Learn how to make suggestions and seek agreement like a native speaker.

chẳng những...mà còn — Not Only (Formal Variant)

Learn how to use 'chẳng những...mà còn' in Vietnamese to express 'not only... but also' with a formal and emphatic tone. Perfect for B1 learners.

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không những...mà còn — Not Only...But Also in Vietnamese

Learn how to use 'không những...mà còn' (Not only... but also) in Vietnamese. Master this B1 grammar point with structures, examples, and common mistakes.

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chứ — Of Course & Contrastive Particle

Master the Vietnamese word 'chứ' to sound like a native. Learn its use in confirmation, contrast, and tag questions for B1 level proficiency.

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từ láy tượng thanh — Onomatopoeia in Vietnamese

Master Vietnamese onomatopoeia (từ láy tượng thanh) to sound more like a native. Learn common sounds for rain, laughter, and more in this B1 guide.

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Từ láy bộ phận — Partial Reduplication in Vietnamese

Master Vietnamese partial reduplication (từ láy bộ phận). Learn rules for tone harmony, initial consonant repetition, and rhyming patterns for B1 level.

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à, ạ — Surprise vs Politeness Particles

Master the difference between 'à' and 'ạ' in Vietnamese. Learn when to show surprise and how to speak politely to elders.

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bị, được — Passive Voice with Agent in Vietnamese

Master the Vietnamese passive voice (bị/được) with an agent. Learn how to express positive and negative experiences in natural, everyday Vietnamese at a B1 level.

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hãy — Polite Imperative (Please Do in Vietnamese)

Learn how to use 'hãy' in Vietnamese for polite imperatives, requests, and advice. Comprehensive guide for B1 learners with examples and tips.

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vừa...vừa — Simultaneously (At the Same Time)

Learn how to use the 'vừa...vừa' structure in Vietnamese to describe simultaneous actions and qualities with detailed examples and common mistakes.

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nha, nhen, hen — Southern Softener Particles

Learn how to use Southern Vietnamese particles nha, nhen, and hen to sound more natural, friendly, and persuasive in daily conversations.

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càng...càng — The More...The More in Vietnamese

Master the 'càng...càng' structure in Vietnamese. Learn how to express proportional relationships like 'the more, the better' with expert tips and examples.

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nào — Urging and Encouraging Particle

Learn how to use the Vietnamese particle 'nào' to urge, encourage, and prompt action. Essential grammar for B1 learners.

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Mặc dù...nhưng — Although...But in Vietnamese

Master 'mặc dù...nhưng' in Vietnamese to express 'although...but'. This B1 grammar guide includes detailed explanations, examples, common mistakes, and practice tips.

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Từ láy hoàn toàn — Full Reduplication of Adjectives

Learn about 'Từ láy hoàn toàn' (full reduplication of adjectives) in Vietnamese, an essential B1 grammar point for intensifying or adding nuance to descriptive words.

đừng — Negative Imperative (Don't)

Learn how to use 'đừng' for negative imperatives in Vietnamese. Master the 'don't' command, common mistakes, and cultural nuances for B1 learners.

bị — Negative Passive Voice

Learn how to use 'bị' in Vietnamese to express the negative passive voice. Understand its meaning, structure, common mistakes, and usage for B1 learners.

được + V — Passive Voice (Positive)

Learn the Vietnamese passive voice with 'được + V'. Understand its positive connotation, structure, and common usage in everyday conversations.

để — In Order To (Purpose)

Learn how to use 'để' in Vietnamese to express purpose or intention. Master this B1 grammar point with comprehensive explanations, examples, and common mistakes.

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mà — Relative Clause Marker (That, Which, Who)

Master 'mà' in Vietnamese! Learn how this crucial word functions as a relative clause marker, connecting ideas like 'that,' 'which,' and 'who.' B1 level grammar guide for foreigners.

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