nghiên cứu
[ŋiən˧˧ kiw˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to research; to study intensively
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
nhà nghiên cứuresearcher
sự nghiên cứuthe research (generally)
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) a study; scholarly investigation
Examples
Vì vậy, các nhà khoa học thần kinh thuộc Đại học Yale đã chủ trì một nghiên cứu hồi đầu năm về vấn đề này.Consequently, neuroscientists from Yale University led a study this year on the matter.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “nghiên cứu” mean?
(verb) to research; to study intensively
Is “nghiên cứu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.