đầu gối
[ʔɗəw˨˩ ɣoj˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) knee (joint in the middle of the leg and area around it)
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Đầu gối tôi đau khi leo cầu thang.My knee hurts when I climb stairs.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “đầu gối” mean?
(noun) knee (joint in the middle of the leg and area around it)
Is “đầu gối” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.