giám thị
[zaːm˧˦ tʰi˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) an invigilator; a proctor
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Giám thị đang phát đề thi.The exam proctor is handing out the test papers.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: A giám thị supervises students or exams; it does not mean janitor. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “giám thị” mean?
(noun) an invigilator; a proctor
Is “giám thị” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.