thế

thế

The Vietnamese word "thế" can mean "world," "situation," "manner," or "thus," depending on context.

Here, "thế" is used to convey a conclusion or result, meaning "So."

Thế là chúng ta đã hoàn thành nhiệm vụ.

So we have completed the mission.

In this context, "thế" means "like" or "in what manner," used to inquire about someone's state.

Bạn sống thế nào?

How have you been?

Here, "thế" refers to "that" or "so," summarizing the content mentioned.

Câu chuyện thế thôi, không có gì khác.

That's the whole story, nothing else.