cẳng chân
[kaŋ˧˩ t͡ɕən˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) lower leg; shank
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cẳng chân tôi bị va vào bàn.I knocked my shin against the table.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: Cẳng chân refers broadly to the lower leg; Vietnamese has no equally common everyday equivalent of shin alone. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “cẳng chân” mean?
(noun) lower leg; shank
Is “cẳng chân” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.