A1 Expression خنثی

Có lẽ vậy

Maybe so

معنی

Expressing uncertainty or possibility.

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زمینه فرهنگی

Vietnamese people often use 'Có lẽ vậy' to avoid giving a direct 'No,' which can be seen as impolite or face-breaking. It is a way to maintain social harmony. In the North, you might hear 'Có lẽ thế' more often. It sounds slightly more formal and traditional compared to the Southern 'Chắc vậy'. Southerners tend to be more direct but still use 'Chắc vậy' or 'Có lẽ vậy' frequently. The tone is often more rising and friendly. In business, 'Có lẽ vậy' can be a strategic delay. It signals that more information is needed before a final commitment is made.

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The 'Face-Saver'

Use this phrase when you don't want to say 'No' directly to an elder or a boss.

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Don't Overuse

If you say 'Có lẽ vậy' to every question, you might sound like you aren't paying attention.

معنی

Expressing uncertainty or possibility.

💡

The 'Face-Saver'

Use this phrase when you don't want to say 'No' directly to an elder or a boss.

⚠️

Don't Overuse

If you say 'Có lẽ vậy' to every question, you might sound like you aren't paying attention.

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Add 'là' for Emphasis

Saying 'Có lẽ là vậy' makes you sound more thoughtful and educated.

خودت رو بسنج

Choose the most natural response to the following question: 'Ngày mai bạn có đi làm không?' (Are you going to work tomorrow?)

A: Ngày mai bạn có đi làm không? B: ________, tớ chưa xem lịch.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: a

'Có lẽ vậy' is the only option that expresses the uncertainty mentioned in 'tớ chưa xem lịch' (I haven't checked the schedule).

Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase for 'Maybe so'.

Có ____ vậy.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: lẽ

'Có lẽ vậy' is the standard expression for 'maybe so.'

Complete the dialogue between two colleagues.

Nam: 'Tôi nghe nói công ty sắp có sếp mới.' Hoa: '________, tôi cũng nghe loáng thoáng như vậy.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: a

Hoa is confirming a rumor she also heard, making 'Có lẽ vậy' the perfect fit.

Match the phrase to the correct situation.

Situation: You think your friend is right about a movie time, but you aren't 100% sure.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: a

'Có lẽ vậy' expresses that uncertain agreement.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Choose the most natural response to the following question: 'Ngày mai bạn có đi làm không?' (Are you going to work tomorrow?) Choose A1

A: Ngày mai bạn có đi làm không? B: ________, tớ chưa xem lịch.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: a

'Có lẽ vậy' is the only option that expresses the uncertainty mentioned in 'tớ chưa xem lịch' (I haven't checked the schedule).

Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase for 'Maybe so'. جای خالی A1

Có ____ vậy.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: lẽ

'Có lẽ vậy' is the standard expression for 'maybe so.'

Complete the dialogue between two colleagues. dialogue_completion A2

Nam: 'Tôi nghe nói công ty sắp có sếp mới.' Hoa: '________, tôi cũng nghe loáng thoáng như vậy.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: a

Hoa is confirming a rumor she also heard, making 'Có lẽ vậy' the perfect fit.

Match the phrase to the correct situation. situation_matching A1

Situation: You think your friend is right about a movie time, but you aren't 100% sure.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: a

'Có lẽ vậy' expresses that uncertain agreement.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

Yes, it is very polite and neutral. It is safe for almost any situation.

Yes, but adding 'thưa sếp' or 'ạ' at the end makes it even better: 'Có lẽ vậy ạ.'

'Có lẽ' is about probability (perhaps), while 'Có thể' is about possibility or ability (can).

The most natural way is 'Có lẽ là không.'

It is used everywhere, but Southerners might prefer 'Chắc vậy' in casual talk.

Yes, but 'Có khả năng là như vậy' is more academic.

In this context, yes. It points back to the previous idea.

Absolutely. It's one of the most common one-phrase answers in Vietnamese.

It is the 'hỏi' tone (the hook above the letter).

Yes, 'thế' is a common synonym for 'vậy,' especially in the North.

عبارات مرتبط

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Chắc là

similar

Probably

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Có thể

similar

Can / Possible

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Hình như

similar

It seems like

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Dường như

similar

It appears that

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Không hẳn

contrast

Not exactly

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