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.