đột quỵ
[ʔɗot̚˧˨ʔ kwi˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) stroke
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nguy cơ này sẽ cao với những người gặp các vấn đề sau: Từng tắc nghẽn động mạch, huyết áp cao, mức cholesterol cao, từng bị đau tim hay đột quỵ, đau ngực, tiểu đường.The risk is high for people with the following problems: previous history of arterial blockage, hypertension, hypercholesterolaemia, past history of heart attack or stroke, chest pain, and diabetes.
Bà cụ vừa bị đột quỵ tối qua.The elderly woman had a stroke last night.
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “đột quỵ” mean?
(noun) stroke
Is “đột quỵ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.