Vietnamese 'theo đó' Usage (Accordingly/Based on that)
'theo đó' means "accordingly" or "based on that." Its function and style depend on the sentence structure and examples in this lesson.
Quick explanation
Quick explanation
'theo đó' means "accordingly" or "based on that." Its function and style depend on the sentence structure and examples in this lesson.
English meanings
- Accordingly
- Based on that
Grammar pattern
Examples
1
Quy định mới đã được ban hành. Theo đó, học viên cần đăng ký trước.
The new regulation has been issued. Accordingly, students need to register in advance.
2
Kế hoạch đã thay đổi. Theo đó, thời gian họp cũng đổi.
The plan has changed. Based on that, the meeting time has also changed.
How to use it
'theo đó' means "accordingly" or "based on that," used in formal contexts to introduce arrangements or actions based on previously stated regulations, plans, or decisions.
- 'theo đó' usually appears at the beginning of the second sentence, followed by a comma.
- The prior sentence often mentions regulations, plans, decisions, or announcements.
- It is more dependent on a clearly stated prior reference than 'theo như.'
Compared with English
Compared with English
Like English 'accordingly' or 'based on that,' 'theo đó' depends on a clearly stated prior reference and cannot stand alone.
Common mistakes
Theo đó, học viên cần đăng ký trước.
Quy định mới đã được ban hành. Theo đó, học viên cần đăng ký trước.
'theo đó' requires a prior reference and cannot be used alone at the start.
Theo đó tôi hiểu, câu này không tự nhiên.
Theo như tôi hiểu, câu này không tự nhiên.
To say "according to my understanding," use 'theo như,' not 'theo đó.'
Commonly confused grammar
Practice
Multiple choice
What does 'theo đó' rely on most?
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Multiple choice
What does 'theo đó' rely on most?
- A clearly stated prior reference
- Sentence-final particle
- Personal guess
Answer: A clearly stated prior reference
Explanation: 'theo đó' means "based on that" and requires a prior reference.
Fill in the blank
Fill in the blank: Quy định mới đã được ban hành. ____, học viên cần đăng ký trước.
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Fill in the blank
Fill in the blank: Quy định mới đã được ban hành. ____, học viên cần đăng ký trước.
Answer: Quy định mới đã được ban hành. Theo đó, học viên cần đăng ký trước.
Explanation: 'theo đó' usually appears at the beginning of the second sentence, followed by a comma.
English to Vietnamese
Translate "The new regulation has been issued. Accordingly, students need to register in advance." into Vietnamese.
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English to Vietnamese
Translate "The new regulation has been issued. Accordingly, students need to register in advance." into Vietnamese.
Answer: Quy định mới đã được ban hành. Theo đó, học viên cần đăng ký trước.
Explanation: Use theo đó in the same structure as the example.
True or false
True or False: Theo đó, học viên cần đăng ký trước.
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True or false
True or False: Theo đó, học viên cần đăng ký trước.
Answer: False
Explanation: 'theo đó' requires a prior reference and cannot be used alone at the start.
Correction
Correct this sentence: Theo đó kế hoạch, chúng ta bắt đầu lúc tám giờ.
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Correction
Correct this sentence: Theo đó kế hoạch, chúng ta bắt đầu lúc tám giờ.
Answer: Theo như kế hoạch, chúng ta bắt đầu lúc tám giờ.
Explanation: To say "according to the plan," use 'theo như kế hoạch.'