điều nghiên
[ʔɗiəw˨˩ ŋiən˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to investigate, to do surveys and research
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Công việc điều nghiên, trinh sát của bộ phận Linh tạm thời bị đình lại vì đang giữa tuần trăng.Linh's division had temporarily halted their investigations and scouting because the moon was full.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “điều nghiên” mean?
(verb) to investigate, to do surveys and research
Is “điều nghiên” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.