trái ý
Definition
- Adjective:
- Contrary to one's will or intention: Describes an action, event, or outcome that goes against what a person wants, expects, or intends.
- Displeasing; against one's wishes: Refers to something that causes displeasure or annoyance because it contradicts personal desires or plans.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Làm trái ý cha mẹ là điều không nên. (Going against your parents' wishes is not advisable.)
- Kết quả này hoàn toàn trái ý tôi. (This result is completely contrary to my intention.)
- Đừng nói những lời trái ý người khác. (Don't say things that are displeasing to others.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase is often used to describe a state of conflict or disobedience, particularly within hierarchical relationships (e.g., parent-child, superior-subordinate).
- It can function predicatively, commonly following the verb "là" (to be) or directly modifying a noun.
Variants and Related Words
- Trái lệnh (v/phr): to disobey an order.
- Anh ta bị phạt vì trái lệnh cấp trên. (He was punished for disobeying his superior's order.)
- Trái ngược (adj): opposite, contrary.
- Quan điểm của họ trái ngược nhau. (Their viewpoints are opposite.)
Synonyms
- Against one's will: contrary to what one wants.
- Contrary: opposite in nature or intention.
- Displeasing: causing annoyance or dissatisfaction.
Related Idioms
- Trái ý mẹ cha: (idiom) specifically refers to acting against the wishes of one's parents, carrying a strong connotation of filial disobedience.
- Cô ấy kết hôn trái ý mẹ cha. (She married against her parents' wishes.)