học
[hawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to study; to learn
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
học, học nữa, học mãilearn, learn more, learn forever (free translation of Lenin's oft-used phrase «учиться, учиться и учиться»)
Em đang học bài ở phòng khách.I'm studying in the living room.
Dạo này em đang học tiếng Nhật.I've been studying Japanese lately.
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: The meaning covers both studying and learning, depending on context. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “học” mean?
(verb) to study; to learn
Is “học” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.