biết chữ
[ʔɓiət̚˧˦ t͡ɕɨ˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) literate
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Họ thừa nhận rằng họ không biết chữ.They admitted that they were illiterate.
Tatoeba sentence #10276476 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “biết chữ” mean?
(adjective) literate
Is “biết chữ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.