thay vì means "instead of" (preposition). instead of.
How is thay vì pronounced?
You can listen to thay vì on this page in both Northern and Southern Vietnamese accents.
How is thay vì used in a sentence?
For example: Thay vì đi xe buýt, tôi đi bộ. (Instead of taking the bus, walk.); Thay vì than phiền, hãy hành động. (Instead of complaining, take action.).
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