gãy xương

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

Also seen as: gãy

Meaning · English

fracture; broken bone

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

Examples

Bác sĩ nghi anh ấy bị gãy xương.The doctor suspects he has a fracture.

Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)

Sources & notes

Local usage: Gãy alone means “broken” or “to break”; gãy xương specifically refers to a fracture. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.

Common questions

What does “gãy xương” mean?

fracture; broken bone

Is “gãy xương” formal or informal?

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