phòng khám
[fawŋ͡m˨˩ xaːm˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) a clinic (medical facility)
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Gần nhà tôi có một phòng khám tư.There is a private clinic near my house.
Mai tôi đưa mẹ đến phòng khám.Tomorrow I’m taking Mom to the clinic.
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: “Phòng khám” is the usual everyday term; “phòng khám bệnh” is understandable but less natural. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “phòng khám” mean?
(noun) a clinic (medical facility)
Is “phòng khám” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.