thể thao
[tʰe˧˩ tʰaːw˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) a sport (any athletic activity that uses physical skills)
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
thể dục thể thaoexercise and sports
quần thể thaoa pair of sports pants, especially one with stripes on the sides
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “thể thao” mean?
(noun) a sport (any athletic activity that uses physical skills)
Is “thể thao” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.