hiệu trưởng
[hiəw˧˨ʔ t͡ɕɨəŋ˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) headmaster, principal, provost
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Đó là con đường chính dẫn đến trường Đămri – đường Brabun, tên vị hiệu trưởng đầu tiên của trường.It was the main road to Đămri school – Brabun road, named after the school's first principal.
Thầy hiệu trưởng vừa thông báo tin mới.The principal just announced some news.
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “hiệu trưởng” mean?
(noun) headmaster, principal, provost
Is “hiệu trưởng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.