Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

cơ quan

[kəː˧˧ kwaːn˧˧]

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

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) mechanism; mechanics

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

cơ chế, kỹ thuật

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

丕朱咍機關祖教雖恪饒塘庄隔某剛Thus you should know that: The teachings of the Patriarchs, While they differ in many regards, They are not fundamentally different.

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Sources & notes

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) a government institution

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

cơ quan chính phủ

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) a white-collar workplace

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nơi làm việc văn phòng

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Bữa nào bố cho con lên cơ quan chơi nhe.I'll bring you to work some time.

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What does “cơ quan” mean?

(noun) mechanism; mechanics

Is “cơ quan” formal or informal?

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