giáo viên
noun · Beginner · Family & People
Meaning
English: Teacher
A person who teaches; teachers are deeply respected in Vietnam.
Examples
🗣 Giáo viên dạy chúng tôi tiếng Việt.
💬 The teacher teaches us Vietnamese.
Etymology
‘Giáo viên’ consists of ‘giáo’ meaning teach and ‘viên’, meaning member, with roots in Sino-Vietnamese vocabulary. This shows the value placed on education in Vietnamese culture.
How & Where It’s Used
‘Giáo viên’ is a formal term used predominantly in educational contexts, applicable in both spoken and written communication and recognized throughout various regions.
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Tags: people, profession