nghiệp dư
[ŋiəp̚˧˨ʔ zɨ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) amateur; non-professional
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Đội nghiệp dư vẫn thắng trận hôm qua.The amateur team still won yesterday's match.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “nghiệp dư” mean?
(adjective) amateur; non-professional
Is “nghiệp dư” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.