thế nào
adverb · Beginner · Question Words
Meaning
English: How
Used to ask about manner or condition.
Examples
🗣 Cái này dùng thế nào?
💬 How do you use this?
Etymology
‘Thế nào’ means ‘how,’ with ‘thế’ signifying ‘this way’ and ‘nào’ indicating a question. It has consistently served as a key question format in Vietnamese.
How & Where It’s Used
‘Thế nào’ is used predominantly in spoken Vietnamese, appearing in both casual and formal questions. It is recognized throughout different regions of Vietnam.
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