trao đổi
[t͡ɕaːw˧˧ ʔɗoj˧˩]
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to exchange; to swap; to interchange
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to discuss (with each other) in order to arrive at an agreement
Register: informal
Examples
Tan học em ở lại lớp nhé, cô có chuyện muốn trao đổi.After school, could you remain in class? I have something I want to discuss with you.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “trao đổi” mean?
(verb) to exchange; to swap; to interchange
Is “trao đổi” formal or informal?
trao đổi is generally informal.