tiêm phòng
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
to get vaccinated; vaccination
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tôi đi tiêm phòng cúm hôm qua.I got a flu shot yesterday.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Sense 2
Meaning · English
get vaccinated; vaccinate
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Mèo con cần tiêm phòng đầy đủ.Kittens need to be fully vaccinated.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: This phrase can mean either vaccinating an animal or getting vaccinated, depending on context.
Common questions
What does “tiêm phòng” mean?
to get vaccinated; vaccination
Is “tiêm phòng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.