Definition

1. Verb phrase:
   • To oppose the Party: To act against, resist, or be hostile to the political party in power, specifically the Communist Party of Vietnam. This term carries a strong political and legal connotation.

Usage Examples

• Verb phrase:
  • Hành vi chống đảng là vi phạm pháp luật. (The act of opposing the Party is a violation of the law.)
  • Anh ta bị bắt vì tội chống đảng. (He was arrested for the crime of opposing the Party.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is primarily used in formal, political, and legal contexts. It is not used in casual conversation. The phrase implies a serious accusation with potential legal consequences under Vietnamese law.

Variants and Related Words

• Chống phá (verb): To sabotage, to undermine. Often used in a similar political context (e.g., - to sabotage the state).
• Phản động (adjective): Reactionary. Used to describe ideologies or activities considered hostile to the state.

Synonyms

• Chống lại đảng (verb phrase): To fight against the Party. A more descriptive synonym.
• Bài đảng (verb, less common): To be against the Party. (Note: This term is very rare in modern usage.)

Important Note

• Legal Context: In Vietnam, "chống đảng" is a serious legal term. Activities labeled as such can be prosecuted under national security laws.
• No Common Idioms or Phrasal Verbs: Due to its specific and serious nature, the term "chống đảng" is not used in idiomatic expressions or phrasal verbs in everyday language.