Abstract:In linguistics, adversative conjunctions are linking words that connect different parts of language to produce a cohesive message. They are studied for their formation, functions, and relation to content words. "Nhưng" is an example of an adversative conjunction in Vietnamese, which functions as a syntactic and textual cohesive marker. This article explores the patterns of "nhưng" usage in terms of sentence and utterance cohesion, highlighting structural differences that affect meaning and reflect the speaker'… Show more
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