võ sĩ
[vɔ˦ˀ˥ si˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) combat sport contender; judoka, karateka, boxer, etc.
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Anh ấy là võ sĩ chuyên nghiệp.He is a professional fighter.
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: A broad term for a combat-sports fighter; the specific discipline may need to be stated. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) samurai
Common questions
What does “võ sĩ” mean?
(noun) combat sport contender; judoka, karateka, boxer, etc.
Is “võ sĩ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.