Thủ tục này khá rõ.

Questions & Answers about Thủ tục này khá rõ.

Why is there no word for is in this sentence?

Vietnamese often does not use a copula like is/are before adjectives.

So:

  • Thủ tục này = this procedure
  • khá rõ = quite clear

Putting them together gives This procedure is quite clear, even though there is no separate word meaning is.

This is very common in Vietnamese:

  • Trời nóng. = The weather is hot.
  • Cô ấy đẹp. = She is beautiful.

When the predicate is an adjective, Vietnamese usually just places it directly after the subject.

Why does này come after thủ tục instead of before it?

In Vietnamese, demonstratives like this and that usually come after the noun, not before it.

So:

  • thủ tục này = this procedure
  • literally: procedure this

This is a very common noun pattern in Vietnamese:

  • nhà này = this house
  • người đó = that person
  • cuốn sách kia = that book over there

So although English says this procedure, Vietnamese says procedure this.

What does khá mean here?

Khá is a degree word meaning quite, rather, or fairly.

In Thủ tục này khá rõ, it softens the adjective a little:

  • = clear
  • khá rõ = quite clear / fairly clear

It suggests a moderate positive degree, not the strongest possible one.

Compare:

  • = clear
  • khá rõ = quite clear
  • rất rõ = very clear

So khá is useful when you want to sound a bit less absolute than rất.

What exactly does mean?

usually means clear, plain, or easy to understand/see.

In this sentence, it means the procedure is clear or understandable.

You will also see in other common expressions:

  • nghe rõ = hear clearly
  • nói rõ = explain clearly / say clearly
  • không rõ = unclear / not sure

So can describe something that is visually clear, mentally clear, or clearly explained.

Is thủ tục a formal word?

Yes. Thủ tục is a fairly formal and very common word, especially in administrative, legal, institutional, or official contexts.

It often refers to:

  • procedures
  • formalities
  • administrative steps
  • paperwork-related processes

Examples:

  • thủ tục nhập cảnh = entry procedures
  • thủ tục đăng ký = registration procedures
  • thủ tục hành chính = administrative procedures

So Thủ tục này khá rõ sounds natural in formal or semi-formal contexts, such as offices, applications, immigration, or official instructions.

Why is there no classifier in thủ tục này?

Vietnamese classifiers are not always required.

With a noun like thủ tục, especially in a general or formal sense, you can simply say:

  • thủ tục này

without adding a classifier.

Classifiers are more common when:

  • counting things
  • specifying individual concrete objects
  • using certain noun phrases in everyday speech

Since thủ tục is a more abstract/formal noun, leaving out a classifier here is completely natural.

What is the basic sentence structure here?

The structure is:

  • Subject: Thủ tục này = this procedure
  • Predicate: khá rõ = quite clear

So the full pattern is:

noun + demonstrative + degree word + adjective

More broadly, this is a very common Vietnamese pattern:

Subject + adjective phrase

Examples:

  • Bài này khá khó. = This lesson is quite difficult.
  • Căn phòng này rất sạch. = This room is very clean.
  • Vấn đề đó chưa rõ. = That issue is not yet clear.
Could I say Thủ tục này rất rõ instead?

Yes. That would also be correct.

The difference is mainly in degree:

  • khá rõ = quite/fairly clear
  • rất rõ = very clear

So khá sounds a bit softer and more moderate, while rất is stronger.

Depending on context:

  • Thủ tục này khá rõ. = The procedure is reasonably clear.
  • Thủ tục này rất rõ. = The procedure is very clear.
Could I use rõ ràng instead of ?

Yes, often you can say:

  • Thủ tục này khá rõ ràng.

This also means This procedure is quite clear.

Nuance:

  • is shorter and very common
  • rõ ràng can sound a bit more explicit or emphatic, like clear and well-defined

Both are natural, but rõ ràng is slightly fuller in tone.

How is this sentence pronounced?

A rough pronunciation guide is:

  • Thủ tục này khá rõ
  • approximately: too took nay kha ro

But that is only approximate, because Vietnamese tones are very important.

A few tone notes:

  • thủ has a dipping/rising tone
  • tục has a heavy low tone
  • này has a rising tone
  • khá has a rising tone
  • has a creaky rising tone

It is best to learn this from native audio if possible, because tones can change meaning even when the consonants and vowels are similar.

Can this sentence sound like an opinion rather than an absolute fact?

Yes, definitely.

Using khá makes the sentence sound a bit more like a measured judgment rather than a strong absolute statement.

So Thủ tục này khá rõ can suggest something like:

  • it seems fairly clear
  • it is reasonably easy to understand
  • it is clear enough

If you wanted to sound more definite, you might say:

  • Thủ tục này rất rõ. = This procedure is very clear.
  • Thủ tục này rõ ràng. = This procedure is clear.

So khá helps make the statement feel slightly softer and more natural in many real situations.

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