giao lưu
[zaːw˧˧ liw˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to exchange (ideas, discourse, etc.)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
giao lưu văn hoáa cultural exchange
Tối nay lớp mình giao lưu với sinh viên Nhật.Tonight our class will have an exchange with Japanese students.
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 ↗ Local usage: Usually implies an organized exchange or interaction, not just casual socializing. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to make friends or network with new people
Examples
Thời buổi này phải giao lưu mới khá lên được.You have to network in order to advance your prospect these days.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “giao lưu” mean?
(verb) to exchange (ideas, discourse, etc.)
Is “giao lưu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.