nguyên văn
[ŋwiən˧˧ van˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adverb) verbatim
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tôi trích (một cách) nguyên văn đây cho bạn đọc tham khảo.I will quote it verbatim here for readers' convenience.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adverb) sic
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) the original text
Examples
trong nguyên vănin the original text
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “nguyên văn” mean?
(adverb) verbatim
Is “nguyên văn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.