cạo gió
[kaːw˧˨ʔ zɔ˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “cạo gió” mean?
(verb) to scratch the back with the edge of a metal object (typically a spoon, a ladle or a coin) until it becomes red all over, optionally using dầu gió, as a way to "release" gió (sense 2) in the fevered body
Is “cạo gió” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.