bị cảm
[ʔɓi˧˨ʔ kaːm˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to catch a cold, to be ill
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
catch a cold
Encounter trouble.
English
Near equivalent
làm cảm
(verb) to catch a cold
Tiếng Việt · via catch a cold
Near equivalent
phải gió
(verb) to catch a cold and faint
Tiếng Việt · via catch a cold
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Common questions
What does “bị cảm” mean?
(verb) to catch a cold, to be ill
Is “bị cảm” 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?
“catch a cold” (English) — near equivalent.