rạp chiếu phim
[zaːp̚˧˨ʔ t͡ɕiəw˧˦ fim˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) cinema; movie theater
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tối nay mình đi rạp chiếu phim nhé.Let’s go to the cinema tonight.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “rạp chiếu phim” mean?
(noun) cinema; movie theater
Is “rạp chiếu phim” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“ciné” (Tiếng Việt) — same word, different era.