trái với
[t͡ɕaːj˧˦ vəːj˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(preposition) against; contrary to; in opposition to; as opposed to
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
hành động trái với nguyên tắc của mìnhto act against one's principles
Trái với dự đoán của chúng tôi, họ...Contrary to our predictions, they...
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(preposition) opposed
Examples
Quan điểm anh ta hoàn toàn trái với tôi.His views are diametrically opposed to mine.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “trái với” mean?
(preposition) against; contrary to; in opposition to; as opposed to
Is “trái với” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.