Zero Article
1Công thức
no article + plural countable or uncountable noun (general meaning)2Giải thích
Không dùng mạo từ trước danh từ đếm được số nhiều và danh từ không đếm được khi nói chung chung. So sánh: Cars are expensive (nói chung) và The cars here are expensive (cụ thể).
No article is used with plural countable nouns and uncountable nouns when we talk about things in general.
3Khi nào dùng
- General statements about plural nouns
- General statements about uncountable nouns
- Many names of people, cities and most countries
4Quy tắc cần nhớ
- Compare: Cars are expensive (in general) and The cars in this showroom are expensive (specific)
- Many fixed expressions and institutions also use no article
5Ví dụ
Doctors often work long hours.
Honesty is important in any friendship.
Information travels quickly online.
6Lỗi thường gặp
- The life is difficult these days. (general: Life)
- I like the music. (in general: I like music)