nha sĩ
[ɲaː˧˧ si˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) dentist
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tôi phải đi khám nha sĩ.I have to see the dentist.
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: “Nha sĩ” is the standard spelling; “nha sỹ” is a common variant but less preferred. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “nha sĩ” mean?
(noun) dentist
Is “nha sĩ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.