Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

vì vậy

[vi˨˩ vəj˧˨ʔ]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adverb) therefore; consequently; so for that reason

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

bởi vậy; do đó; vì lý do đó

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Adverb

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Sinh con bình thường là một quá trình tự nhiên, vì vậy không cần phải sợ hãi.Normal childbirth is a natural process, therefore there's no need to be scared.

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 “vì vậy” mean?

(adverb) therefore; consequently; so for that reason

Is “vì vậy” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.