tư duy
[tɨ˧˧ zwi˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) way of thinking; thought; mindset, mentality
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tư duy kinh tế đang làm hại giáo dục.The economic mindset is harming education.
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
(verb) to think; to reflect; to consider
Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
way of thinking
A person's habitual way of thinking or opinions
English
Near equivalent
quan niệm
(noun) a notion, an understanding, or a way of thinking
Tiếng Việt · via way of thinking
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Common questions
What does “tư duy” mean?
(noun) way of thinking; thought; mindset, mentality
Is “tư duy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“way of thinking” (English) — near equivalent.