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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

phản đối; trái ngược với

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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

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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(preposition) opposed

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

ngược lại

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Examples

Quan điểm anh ta hoàn toàn trái với tôi.His views are diametrically opposed to mine.

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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.