Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

chuyên trị

[t͡ɕwiən˧˧ t͡ɕi˧˨ʔ]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(verb) to focus on, to specialize in

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Mà sự học của ta ngày trước tuy nói chuyên-trị các Kinh Truyện của thánh hiền, nhưng kỳ-thực chỉ mài-miệt làm câu văn cho hay, nhớ chữ sách cho nhiều, và biết cho đủ lề-lối để đi thi được đỗ.But when people studied, though said to be focused on the Classics and the canonical writings of the sages, they were actually only engrossed in making good-sounding prose, memorizing a lot from books, and knowing just enough of style to pass their examinations.

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Sources & notes

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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(verb) to treat specifically (a disease)

Common questions

What does “chuyên trị” mean?

(verb) to focus on, to specialize in

Is “chuyên trị” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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