tốt nghiệp
[tot̚˧˦ ŋiəp̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to graduate
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Anh ấy vừa tốt nghiệp đại học.He just graduated from university.
Chị mình vừa tốt nghiệp đại học.My older sister just graduated from university.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: “Tốt nghiệp” is primarily a verb; “lễ tốt nghiệp” means a graduation ceremony. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “tốt nghiệp” mean?
(verb) to graduate
Is “tốt nghiệp” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.