sinh viên
[sïŋ˧˧ viən˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) a postsecondary/undergraduate student
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
sinh viên năm nhấta postsecondary freshman
Chị ấy là sinh viên năm cuối.She’s a final-year university student.
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 ↗ Local usage: Refers to higher-education students; school students are “học sinh.” [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “sinh viên” mean?
(noun) a postsecondary/undergraduate student
Is “sinh viên” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.