phẫu thuật
[fəw˦ˀ˥ tʰwət̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) surgery (procedure involving major incisions; medical specialty)
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Ca phẫu thuật diễn ra khá thuận lợi.The surgery went quite smoothly.
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: Ca phẫu thuật or cuộc phẫu thuật is commonly used when referring to one operation. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “phẫu thuật” mean?
(noun) surgery (procedure involving major incisions; medical specialty)
Is “phẫu thuật” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.