nắn xương

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

Meaning · English

bone-setting; manual manipulation

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

Examples

Ông ấy đi nắn xương vì đau lưng.He went for bone-setting because his back hurt.

Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)

Sources & notes

Local usage: This refers broadly to manual bone or joint manipulation, not specifically osteopathy. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.

Common questions

What does “nắn xương” mean?

bone-setting; manual manipulation

Is “nắn xương” formal or informal?

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