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thay vì

Pronunciation Northern /tʰaj˧˧ vi̤˨˩/ Central /tʰaj˧˥ ji˧˧/ Southern /tʰaj˧˧ ji˨˩/
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A preposition used to indicate a substitute or an alternative to something else mentioned.

vi Hãy đi bộ thay vì đi xe máy để bảo vệ môi trường.

en Go on foot instead of by motorbike to protect the environment.

Parts
thay / vì / A compound of thay + vì

OriginA compound of thay + vì

Use
thay đổi / đổi thay / thay thế / thay mặt …
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