động kinh
[ʔɗəwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ kïŋ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) epileptic
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Myoclonus as a symptom has possible epileptic and nonepileptic etiologies.
Anh ấy bị động kinh từ nhỏ.He has had epilepsy since childhood.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “động kinh” mean?
(adjective) epileptic
Is “động kinh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.