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sở dĩ

the reason why

conjunction CEFR B2 Vietnamese
sở dĩ the reason why

Meaning

Examples

Sở dĩ tôi đến muộn là vì tắc đường.
The reason why I was late is because of traffic.
Sở dĩ anh ấy thành công là do chăm chỉ.
The reason why he succeeded is because he worked hard.

Cause and Effect Expressions

FAQ

How do you say "the reason why" in Vietnamese?
"the reason why" is sở dĩ in Vietnamese.
What does sở dĩ mean in English?
sở dĩ means "the reason why" (conjunction). the reason why.
How is sở dĩ pronounced?
You can listen to sở dĩ on this page in both Northern and Southern Vietnamese accents.
How is sở dĩ used in a sentence?
For example: Sở dĩ tôi đến muộn là vì tắc đường. (The reason why I was late is because of traffic.); Sở dĩ anh ấy thành công là do chăm chỉ. (The reason why he succeeded is because he worked hard.).

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