Significado
Stating your occupation as a student.
Contexto cultural
Students are often called 'nhất quỷ, nhì ma, thứ ba học trò' (First are devils, second are ghosts, third are students), highlighting their playful and mischievous nature. The 'Thẻ sinh viên' (Student ID) is a powerful tool. It's not just for school; it's a social pass for discounts and respect. In rural areas, a child becoming a 'sinh viên' in a big city like Hanoi or Saigon is a major source of pride for the entire village. The phrase 'Cơm sinh viên' refers to very cheap, basic meals sold near universities, typically consisting of rice and a few simple side dishes.
Drop the 'Tôi'
In casual conversation with friends, you can just say 'Là sinh viên' or 'Mình là sinh viên' to sound more natural.
Watch the 'Học sinh'
Never call a university professor 'giáo viên học sinh'. It sounds like you're calling them a kindergarten teacher.
Significado
Stating your occupation as a student.
Drop the 'Tôi'
In casual conversation with friends, you can just say 'Là sinh viên' or 'Mình là sinh viên' to sound more natural.
Watch the 'Học sinh'
Never call a university professor 'giáo viên học sinh'. It sounds like you're calling them a kindergarten teacher.
The 'Ạ' Factor
Add 'ạ' at the end ('Tôi là sinh viên ạ') when talking to anyone older to instantly sound 10x more polite.
Student Discounts
Always carry your ID. Saying 'Tôi là sinh viên' can save you 50% on bus tickets and cinema entries.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing word to say 'I am a student'.
Tôi ___ sinh viên.
'là' is the verb used to link a subject to a noun (equative verb).
Which sentence is the most natural way to introduce yourself as a student?
Select the correct sentence:
Vietnamese doesn't use 'một' (a) in this context, and 'học sinh' is for younger children.
Match the Vietnamese pronoun with the correct context for '___ là sinh viên'.
Match the following:
Vietnamese pronouns change based on the relationship between speakers.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Bạn làm nghề gì? B: ______.
The question asks for your profession/occupation.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Học sinh vs. Sinh viên
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosTôi ___ sinh viên.
'là' is the verb used to link a subject to a noun (equative verb).
Select the correct sentence:
Vietnamese doesn't use 'một' (a) in this context, and 'học sinh' is for younger children.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
Vietnamese pronouns change based on the relationship between speakers.
A: Bạn làm nghề gì? B: ______.
The question asks for your profession/occupation.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, as long as you are enrolled in a university program, the term applies.
'Sinh viên' is for undergraduates. 'Học viên' is often used for Master's students or people in short-term vocational courses.
It's neutral. It's safe for beginners, but 'Em' or 'Mình' is more 'native-sounding' in specific social circles.
No, Vietnamese nouns do not have grammatical gender.
Add 'đã từng' before 'là': 'Tôi đã từng là sinh viên'.
You can say 'Tôi là nghiên cứu sinh', but 'Tôi là sinh viên' is still colloquially understood.
They are likely older than you and expect you to use the respectful 'Em' pronoun.
It's grammatically okay but sounds like a translation from English. It's better to drop the 'một'.
Add 'chúng tôi' or 'chúng ta': 'Chúng tôi là sinh viên'.
It means 'final-year student' or 'senior'.
Frases relacionadas
Học sinh
similarPupil/K-12 student
Giáo viên
contrastTeacher
Trường đại học
builds onUniversity
Tốt nghiệp
builds onTo graduate
Học bổng
specialized formScholarship
