khớp

[xəːp̚˧˦]

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

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(noun) joint (between two bones)

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

Examples

Khớp gối của tôi đau khi trời lạnh.My knee joint hurts when it's cold.

Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)

Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Sense 2

Meaning · English

(noun) joint; articulation

Sense 3

Meaning · English

(verb) to fit together nicely; to fit like a glove; to mesh; to engage

Sense 4

Meaning · English

(verb) to put together (parts of something) to form a whole object; to match together

Common questions

What does “khớp” mean?

(noun) joint (between two bones)

Is “khớp” formal or informal?

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