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.