Vì vậy
/vi˧˦ vaː˨˩˨/
VI
therefore, so, as a result
Trời mưa to, vì vậy tôi không đi chơi được.
It is raining heavily, so I cannot go out to play.
Etymology
Vì means 'because' and vậy means 'this way', so the phrase combines to mean 'because of this' in Vietnamese.
Memory Aid
Break it into its two parts: vì (because) + vậy (this situation) → because of this situation → so, therefore.
Collocations
Quick answers
What does Vì vậy mean?
Vì vậy means: therefore, so, as a result
How do you pronounce Vì vậy?
Vì vậy: /vi˧˦ vaː˨˩˨/
How is Vì vậy used in a sentence?
Trời mưa to, vì vậy tôi không đi chơi được.