karate
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: võ karate
Meaning · English
karate
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Chị tôi tập karate ba buổi mỗi tuần.My sister practices karate three times a week.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Karate is the standard standalone name; võ karate is understandable but less concise. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Common questions
What does “karate” mean?
karate
Is “karate” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.