Questions & Answers about Cứ làm như thế.
What does cứ mean in this sentence?
In Cứ làm như thế, cứ does not mean a specific action by itself. It adds a nuance like:
- just
- go ahead and
- keep
- simply
So the sentence can mean things like:
- Just do it like that.
- Go ahead and do it that way.
- Keep doing it that way.
The exact English translation depends on context. Very often, cứ suggests that the speaker is telling someone not to worry and to continue or proceed in that manner.
Is Cứ làm như thế a command?
Yes, it is usually an instruction, suggestion, or encouraging command.
Vietnamese often gives commands without a special verb form like English does. Instead, the tone and words such as cứ, đi, nhé, or hãy help show the speaker’s intention.
So Cứ làm như thế can sound like:
- an instruction: Do it that way
- encouragement: Go ahead, do it like that
- advice: You should do it like that
It is not always harsh. The tone depends a lot on context and voice.
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