vả lại
[vaː˧˩ laːj˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(conjunction) besides; moreover; furthermore
Conjunction
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Vả lại, mẹ thường bảo chúng tôi rằng: “Phải như thế, để các con biết kiếm ăn một mình cho quen đi. […]”Besides, my mother used to tell her children, “It's good for you to learn to fly with your own wings. […]”
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “vả lại” mean?
(conjunction) besides; moreover; furthermore
Is “vả lại” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.