How to Say “Learning” in Vietnamese

học tập
[hawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ təp̚˧˨ʔ]
In Vietnamese, the English phrase 'learning' is translated as học tập.
học tập is a common and general term for learning in a formal context.
Meaning: action of the verb (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

This term is a compound of học (to study/learn) and tập (to practice/train).

Which one should you use?

While học tập is used for formal purposes, việc học is a more common, everyday way to refer to the noun 'learning' or 'the act of studying'.

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

học tập is often used in formal contexts, such as academic reports, official slogans or describing a systematic process of learning.

How does it change in a sentence?

You can also use the term sự học to refer to the learning / the study. This is formed by adding the classifier sự before học to turn the verb into an abstract noun meaning 'the process of learning'.

Did you know?

  • The word học is a Sino-Vietnamese loanword that shares its historical origin with the Japanese word 'gaku' and the Korean word 'hak'.
  • In a formal setting, seeing học tập on a poster or a slogan often implies a directive for collective improvement or a systematic way of life, rather than just an individual's schoolwork.
  • The term sự học is often used in proverbs to describe learning as a lifelong, spiritual journey rather than just a school activity.

Examples in context

  • Tôi đang học tập tiếng Việt.
    I am currently learning Vietnamese.
  • Tôi yêu thích việc học.
    I enjoy learning.
  • Anh ấy đi học mỗi buổi tối.
    He goes to school every evening.
  • Việc học tập cần có sự kiên trì.
    Learning requires perseverance.
  • Tôi luôn coi trọng quá trình học tập.
    I always value the learning process.

Example conversation

Two students are discussing their study habits at a library.

  1. Hương

    Hùng, cậu thấy việc học tập ở đây thế nào?
    Hùng, what do you think about learning here?
  2. Hùng

    Tớ thấy không gian này rất yên tĩnh, Hương ạ.
    I find this space very quiet, Hương.
  3. Hương

    Tớ cũng vậy, nó giúp tớ tập trung hơn.
    Me too, it helps me concentrate more.
  4. Hùng

    Đúng vậy, môi trường tốt giúp việc học tập hiệu quả.
    That's right, a good environment makes learning effective.

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