được phẫu thuật
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: trải qua phẫu thuật
Meaning · English
to undergo surgery
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Chị ấy vừa được phẫu thuật đầu gối.She has just had knee surgery.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: This passive phrasing is more natural than the stiff expression trải qua phẫu thuật. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Common questions
What does “được phẫu thuật” mean?
to undergo surgery
Is “được phẫu thuật” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.