giáo phái
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) religious sect
Connotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) cult
⚠ Register: derogatoryConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
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Common questions
What does “giáo phái” mean?
(noun) religious sect
Is “giáo phái” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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