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trật tự
/t͡ʂət tʰɨʔ/
order, sequence, arrangement
Hãy giữ trật tự trong lớp học.
Please maintain order in the classroom.
formal
A state of systematic arrangement or sequence, often implying organization, discipline, or proper arrangement of elements.
Trật tự xã hội là nền tảng của một xã hội ổn định.
Social order is the foundation of a stable society.
Cần phải có trật tự trong việc sắp xếp các tài liệu.
There needs to be order in arranging the documents.
This term is often used in formal contexts, such as law, education, or organizational settings, to describe structured arrangements or disciplined behavior.
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Formal vs. Informal Use
'Trật tự' is more formal and often used in official or structured contexts. For everyday situations, 'sắp xếp' or 'thứ tự' may be more natural.
Gold Rule
Discipline and Order
In Vietnamese, 'trật tự' often implies discipline or adherence to rules, especially in social or organizational settings.
Word Origin
Derived from the verb 'trật' (to shift or move out of place) and 'tự' (self), implying a state where things are in their correct positions or sequence.
Usage Notes
While 'trật tự' can refer to physical arrangement, it often carries a connotation of discipline or systematic organization, especially in formal or structured contexts.
Word Breakdown
trật
to shift or move out of place
roottự
self or inherent
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh