từ chương
[tɨ˨˩ t͡ɕɨəŋ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) literary style that holds form over content
Examples
Cách học tập của người mình lại chỉ vụ lấy từ-chương, chuyên về khoa-cử để làm cái thang lợi danh.Our way of studying focuses on form over content in writing and is aimed at the imperial examination as a way to fame and fortune.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “từ chương” mean?
(noun) literature
Is “từ chương” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.