đo mạch

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

to take someone's pulse

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Y tá đang đo mạch cho ông ấy.The nurse is taking his pulse.

Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)

Sources & notes

Local usage: Đo mạch is more natural in ordinary healthcare speech than lấy mạch. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.

Common questions

What does “đo mạch” mean?

to take someone's pulse

Is “đo mạch” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.