bong gân cổ chân
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: trật mắt cá chân
Meaning · English
to sprain one’s ankle
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tôi bị bong gân cổ chân lúc chạy.I sprained my ankle while running.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Trật mắt cá chân suggests dislocation; bong gân cổ chân is the usual expression for an ankle sprain. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Common questions
What does “bong gân cổ chân” mean?
to sprain one’s ankle
Is “bong gân cổ chân” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.