ngực
[ŋɨk̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) chest
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cô ấy bị đau ngực từ sáng.She has had chest pain since this morning.
Tôi thấy nặng ngực từ tối qua.I’ve felt heaviness in my chest since last night.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: Depending on context, this can mean the chest generally or a breast specifically. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) breasts
Examples
bầu ngựca breast
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “ngực” mean?
(noun) chest
Is “ngực” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.