bấm huyệt
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
acupressure
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Mẹ tôi hay đi bấm huyệt chữa đau vai.My mother often gets acupressure for her shoulder pain.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Bấm huyệt means acupressure, whereas reflexology focuses mainly on pressure points in the feet or hands. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Common questions
What does “bấm huyệt” mean?
acupressure
Is “bấm huyệt” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.