vì điều
/vi˧˧ diəw˧˧/
VI
because of the fact that; due to the thing that
Tôi không đi chơi vì điều trời mưa to.
I don't go out because it is raining heavily.
Etymology
Vì comes from Old Vietnamese meaning 'because', while điều derives from Old Chinese 調 meaning 'matter, fact'. The phrase emerged as a common causal conjunction in modern Vietnamese.
Memory Aid
Break into 'vì' (because) + 'điều' (thing) = because of the thing, so it introduces a reason that refers to a specific fact or situation.
Collocations
Quick answers
What does vì điều mean?
vì điều means: because of the fact that; due to the thing that
How do you pronounce vì điều?
vì điều: /vi˧˧ diəw˧˧/
How is vì điều used in a sentence?
Tôi không đi chơi vì điều trời mưa to.