tu xuất
[tu˧˧ swət̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) Former monk, nun, or seminarian.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Với các giáo dân, thường thì họ không thiện cảm lắm với dân tu xuất, họ xem đó là những người đã phá bỏ ơn Chúa.The faithful often do not sympathize much with ex-seminarians; they see them as people who destroyed the will of God.
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “tu xuất” mean?
(noun) Former monk, nun, or seminarian.
Is “tu xuất” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.