giảng viên
[zaːŋ˧˩ viən˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) lecturer (at a university)
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Giảng viên hôm nay giảng rất dễ hiểu.The lecturer explained things very clearly today.
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: Usually refers to a university or college instructor, not an ordinary schoolteacher. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “giảng viên” mean?
(noun) lecturer (at a university)
Is “giảng viên” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.