trường đại học
[t͡ɕɨəŋ˨˩ ʔɗaːj˧˨ʔ hawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see trường, đại học.
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Bạn ấy đang học trường đại học ở Hà Nội.They are studying at a university in Hanoi.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) a university that does not meet the criteria to be đại học, such as by being specialized or by not having member institutions
Common questions
What does “trường đại học” mean?
(noun) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see trường, đại học.
Is “trường đại học” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.