thể dục
[tʰe˧˩ zʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) physical education
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Ghét học thể dục quá đi!I hate PE so much!
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
(noun) physical exercise
Examples
tập thể dụcto exercise
thể dục thể thaoexercise and sports
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “thể dục” mean?
(noun) physical education
Is “thể dục” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.