cuộc thi
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
contest; competition
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Em đang chuẩn bị cho cuộc thi tuần sau.I’m preparing for next week’s competition.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Usually refers to an organized contest, not specifically a sports league or tournament. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Common questions
What does “cuộc thi” mean?
contest; competition
Is “cuộc thi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.