bắt mạch
[ʔɓat̚˧˦ majk̟̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to feel the pulse, to check the pulse
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Qua một lúc, cảm thấy như có y sinh bắt mạch cho nàng, lại có người đổ thuốc cho.After a while, she felt like a doctor felt her pulse, and someone poured her medicine.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “bắt mạch” mean?
(verb) to feel the pulse, to check the pulse
Is “bắt mạch” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.