mắt cá chân

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: mắt cá

Meaning · English

ankle

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

Examples

Tôi bị trẹo mắt cá chân.I sprained my ankle.

Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)

Sources & notes

Local usage: Mắt cá chân is the clearer everyday term; mắt cá alone can also mean a fish’s eye. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.

Common questions

What does “mắt cá chân” mean?

ankle

Is “mắt cá chân” formal or informal?

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