mặt trái
[mat̚˧˨ʔ t͡ɕaːj˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) reverse; flip side; backside
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Khoảng 9,4% bề mặt trái đất bị băng tuyết bao phủ.About 9.4% of the surface of the earth is covered in forest.
Tatoeba sentence #13519016 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “mặt trái” mean?
(noun) reverse; flip side; backside
Is “mặt trái” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.