phản động
[faːn˧˩ ʔɗəwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) reactionary
AdjectiveConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Đừng có nói chuyện phản động ngoài đường, kẻo vô tù đấy con ạ!Don't you dare be talking anything reactionary in public, or else you'll get yourself in jail, child!
Thằng/Con này còn trẻ mà phản động quá!He/She's very young, but he/she's too much of a reactionary!
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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 “phản động” mean?
(adjective) reactionary
Is “phản động” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.