cứu ngải
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
moxibustion
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Bà tôi đi cứu ngải mỗi tuần.My grandmother gets moxibustion every week.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Cứu ngải is the traditional term for applying heat from burning moxa. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Common questions
What does “cứu ngải” mean?
moxibustion
Is “cứu ngải” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.