phân biệt đối xử
[fən˧˧ ʔɓiət̚˧˨ʔ ʔɗoj˧˦ sɨ˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to discriminate (to make decisions based on prejudice)
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
phân biệt đối xử đối với người đồng tính / người nhiễm HIV/AIDSto discriminate against homosexuals / people with HIV/AIDS
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “phân biệt đối xử” mean?
(verb) to discriminate (to make decisions based on prejudice)
Is “phân biệt đối xử” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.