đại học

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The Vietnamese word "đại học" is a noun that means "higher education" or "university" in English. It refers to institutions where students pursue advanced studies after finishing high school, typically leading to degrees like bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degrees.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "đại học" to talk about universities or the concept of higher education in general.
• It often appears in phrases such as "trường đại học" (university) or "học đại học" (to study at university).

Examples:

1. Trường đại học: "Tôi học ở trường đại học XYZ." (I study at XYZ University.)
2. Học đại học: "Năm sau, tôi sẽ học đại học." (Next year, I will go to university.)

Advanced Usage:

• "Đại học" can be used in various contexts related to education, such as discussing academic programs, degrees, or the experience of attending university.
• You might encounter phrases like "giáo dục đại học" (higher education) or "hệ thống đại học" (university system) in discussions about education policies or reforms.

Word Variants:

• "Đại học" itself does not have many direct variants, but it can be modified with other words:
  • Đại học công lập: public university
  • Đại học tư thục: private university
  • Đại học quốc tế: international university

Different Meanings:

"Đại học" primarily refers to higher education and universities. However, in some contexts, it might also refer to the level of education (as in higher than secondary school) rather than a specific institution.

Synonyms:

• Trường cao đẳng: This means "college," which is a level of education just below university but can also refer to institutions offering higher education.
• Học viện: This means "academy" and can refer to specialized institutions that provide higher education in specific fields.

Academic

noun

1. higher education
   • trường đại học
     university