đối tượng
[ʔɗoj˧˦ tɨəŋ˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) a subject, usually a human one, to study or experiment on
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Chúng tôi cần 10 đối tượng từ 20 đến 30 tuổi.We need 10 test subjects from 20 to 30.
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) a demographic; a target
Examples
đối tượng người dùng dưới 25 tuổithe demographic of 25 or lower years of age
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) an arrested individual
Examples
Công an đã bắt giữ 5 đối tượng.The police has arrested 5 individuals.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “đối tượng” mean?
(noun) a subject, usually a human one, to study or experiment on
Is “đối tượng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.