trước
[t͡ɕɨək̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(preposition) before (earlier than in time)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(preposition) in front of
Sense 3
Examples
Em trước.Me first.
Bạn đi trướcAfter you.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 4
Common questions
What does “trước” mean?
(preposition) before (earlier than in time)
Is “trước” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.