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.