No. 690 in Vietnamese
chống
"Chống" means "to resist," "to oppose," or "to support (physically, like propping up)."
In a sentence
Chúng ta cần đứng lên chống lại sự bất công.
We need to stand up against injustice.
Here, 'chống' means 'to oppose' or 'stand against' something.
Anh ta dùng một cây gậy để chống khi đi bộ.
He uses a stick to support himself while walking.
In this case, 'chống' refers to using something for physical support.
Tường nhà đã được chống để không bị sập.
The wall of the house has been propped up to keep it from collapsing.
Here, 'chống' is used in the sense of propping up or reinforcing something.
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