sư thầy
[sɨ˧˧ tʰəj˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) Term of address for a person with the rank of đại đức (“middle-ranking bonze”).
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “sư thầy” mean?
(noun) Term of address for a person with the rank of đại đức (“middle-ranking bonze”).
Is “sư thầy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.