Adverbs of degree in Vietnamese | Southern Vietnamese Dialects | Learn Southern Vietnamese With SVFF

In today's lesson, we are going to explore how to use adverbs of degree in Vietnamese. These are essential for anyone looking to express themselves more precisely and naturally in daily conversations. Whether you're dining out, discussing the weather, or simply chatting with friends, understanding how to use these adverbs will greatly enhance your Vietnamese skills.

Adverbs of Degree in Vietnamese

Adverbs of degree help us describe the intensity of an adjective. They modify the adjective and are placed either before or after it, depending on the specific adverb. Let’s dive into some common adverbs of degree used in Vietnamese.

1. Rất (Very)
   • Rất is placed after the noun and before the adjective. It denotes a high degree of quality.
   • Example:
     • "Tú học rất giỏi" (Tú studies very well).
     • "Mẹ nấu ăn rất ngon" (Mom cooks very well).
2. Lắm (Extremely)
   • Lắm denotes a higher degree of quality than rất and is placed after the adjective.
   • Example:
     • "Anh Bình hát hay lắm" (Anh Bình sings extremely well).
     • "Hôm nay trời nóng lắm" (Today it’s extremely hot).
3. Khá (Quite)
   • Khá indicates a moderate degree of quality and is placed before the adjective. It can be used with both favorable and unfavorable adjectives.
   • Example:
     • "Anh John nói tiếng Việt khá tốt" (John speaks Vietnamese quite well).
     • "Chiếc xe này khá mắc" (This car is quite expensive).
4. Hơi (Rather)
   • Hơi is used before a favorable adjective to indicate a slight degree of quality.
   • Example:
     • "Tô canh này hơi mặn" (This soup is rather salty).
     • "Cái giỏ này hơi xấu" (This basket is rather ugly).
5. Đủ (Enough)
   • Đủ is placed before the adjective and indicates that something meets a necessary degree of quality.
   • Example:
     • "Căn nhà này đủ lớn cho năm người" (This house is big enough for five people).
     • "Nước đủ nóng để pha trà" (The water is hot enough to make tea).
6. Tương Đối (Relatively)
   • Tương đối means "relatively" and is placed before the adjective to indicate a comparative degree.
   • Example:
     • "Sức khỏe của bà tương đối tốt" (Grandma’s health is relatively good).
     • "Bài thi hôm nay tương đối khó" (Today’s test was relatively difficult).

Practice Time!

Now that we've covered the basics, it’s time for you to practice using these adverbs of degree in sentences. Try to create sentences with the following adjectives:

1. Mẹ Thư đẹp (Thư’s mom is very beautiful).
2. Căn nhà này nhỏ (This house is quite small).
3. Cái điện thoại này mắc (This phone is rather expensive).
4. Trời hôm nay lạnh lắm (Today it’s extremely cold).

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We hope this video helps you better understand how to use adverbs of degree in daily Vietnamese conversations. Keep practicing, and you’ll see great progress in no time.

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