cầm bằng
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Meaning
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Adverb
The phrase what if is used to ask about a possible situation or to consider the consequences of a hypothetical event.
vi Cầm bằng trời mưa thì chúng ta sẽ ở nhà.
en What if it rains, we will stay home.
What about if is an expression used to suggest a possibility or to ask for an opinion on a hypothetical situation.
vi Cầm bằng nếu anh ta không đến vào ngày mai thì sao?
en What if he doesn't come tomorrow?
Conjunction
The phrase as if is used to describe something in a way that suggests it is similar to another situation or condition.
vi Anh ấy cư xử cầm bằng như mình là chủ ở đây.
en He behaves as if he were the boss here.