ôn dịch
[ʔon˧˧ zïk̟̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) pestilence; epidemic
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
ôn dịch thuốc láthe tobacco epidemic
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) used to insult
Examples
Đồ ôn dịch!You (son of a) bitch!; You scum!
Cái thằng ôn dịch đó hả?That son of a bitch?
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “ôn dịch” mean?
(noun) pestilence; epidemic
Is “ôn dịch” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.