siêu âm
[siəw˧˧ ʔəm˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) ultrasound
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Mai tôi đi siêu âm.I’m going for an ultrasound tomorrow.
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: This common word refers both to the scan and to having one. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) ultrasound machine or scan
Register: informal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to investigate with ultrasound
Register: informal
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(adjective) ultrasound; supersonic
Register: informal
Common questions
What does “siêu âm” mean?
(noun) ultrasound
Is “siêu âm” formal or informal?
siêu âm is generally informal.