Usage of kể ra thì in Vietnamese (Speaking of which / Actually speaking)
Kể ra thì is used to introduce a reflection or evaluation after some thought.
Quick explanation
Quick explanation
Kể ra thì is used to introduce a reflection or evaluation after some thought.
English meanings
- Speaking of which
- Actually speaking
Grammar pattern
Examples
1
Kể ra thì câu này cũng không khó lắm.
Speaking of which, this sentence is not that difficult.
2
Kể ra thì học theo ví dụ hiệu quả hơn.
Actually speaking, learning by example is more effective.
How to use it
This is a very natural spoken topic opener meaning "If you speak of it, if you think carefully."
- Used as a spoken topic opener.
- Often carries an evaluation after reflection.
- Rarely used in formal writing.
Compared with English
Compared with English
The English equivalent is "Speaking of which" or "Actually speaking." Do not interpret kể ra as simply "to tell out."
Common mistakes
Kể ra thì vì tôi bận.
Kể ra thì câu này cũng dễ.
Followed by an evaluation, not a cause fragment.
Trong báo cáo, kể ra thì...
Trong báo cáo, có thể nhận thấy...
Not used in formal writing.
Commonly confused grammar
Practice
Multiple choice
Which sentence correctly uses kể ra thì?
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Multiple choice
Which sentence correctly uses kể ra thì?
- Kể ra thì câu này cũng không khó lắm.
- Kể ra thì vì tôi bận.
- Trong báo cáo, kể ra thì...
Answer: Kể ra thì câu này cũng không khó lắm.
Explanation: Used as a spoken topic opener.
Fill in the blank
Fill in the blank: ____ câu này cũng không khó lắm.
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Fill in the blank
Fill in the blank: ____ câu này cũng không khó lắm.
Answer: Kể ra thì câu này cũng không khó lắm.
Explanation: Used as a spoken topic opener.
English to Vietnamese
Translate "Speaking of which, this sentence is not that difficult." into Vietnamese.
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English to Vietnamese
Translate "Speaking of which, this sentence is not that difficult." into Vietnamese.
Answer: Kể ra thì câu này cũng không khó lắm.
Explanation: Use kể ra thì in the same structure as the example.
True or false
Judge whether this is correct: Kể ra thì vì tôi bận.
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True or false
Judge whether this is correct: Kể ra thì vì tôi bận.
Answer: False
Explanation: Followed by an evaluation, not a cause fragment.
Correction
Please correct: Kể ra thì vì tôi bận.
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Correction
Please correct: Kể ra thì vì tôi bận.
Answer: Kể ra thì câu này cũng dễ.
Explanation: Followed by an evaluation, not a cause fragment.