Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

học chay

[hawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ t͡ɕaj˧˧] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(verb) to study only theory, without much emphasis on practice or application

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

học lý thuyết mà ít chú trọng thực hành

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Verb

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 ↗

Common questions

What does “học chay” mean?

(verb) to study only theory, without much emphasis on practice or application

Is “học chay” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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