YiWords
Meaning
- the reason why
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" in Vietnamese is sở dĩ.
What does sở dĩ mean in English?
sở dĩ means "the reason why" (conjunction). the reason why.
How is sở dĩ pronounced?
sở dĩ has 2 syllables: sở: hỏi (dipping-rising) · dĩ: ngã (creaky rising). You can also listen to it on this page in both Northern and Southern accents.
How common is sở dĩ in Vietnamese?
sở dĩ is among the 8,000 most-used Vietnamese words, CEFR level C2.
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.).
Want "sở dĩ" to stick? Learn it with pictures, audio and spelling practice.
Start free