bệnh
[ʔɓəjŋ̟˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Sick, ill — the everyday Southern word; note that in the South ốm means thin, while a sick Northerner is ốm.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Không khỏe trong người — từ quen thuộc trong Nam; lưu ý trong Nam "ốm" nghĩa là gầy, còn ngoài Bắc "ốm" mới là bệnh.
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
Examples
Bệnh này lây qua đường hô hấp.This disease spreads through the respiratory system.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “bệnh” mean?
Sick, ill — the everyday Southern word; note that in the South ốm means thin, while a sick Northerner is ốm.
Is “bệnh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“ốm” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.