học chay

[hawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ t͡ɕaj˧˧]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

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

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.