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How do you say “controversy” in Vietnamese?

“Controversy” in Vietnamese is tranh cãi (to argue).

Vietnamese words for “controversy”

  • tranh cãiverb
    Hanoi [t͡ɕajŋ̟˧˧ kaːj˦ˀ˥] · Saigon [ʈan˧˧ kaːj˨˩˦]tranh level cãi creaky rising

    to argue; to dispute; to debate

    for “controversy” meaning: A debate or discussion of opposing opinions; (generally) strife.

    • Phát biểu của anh ấy đã khuấy động nhiều tranh cãi.His statement stirred up a lot of controversy.

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