ức

[ʔɨk̚˧˦]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(noun) sternum

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Sense 2

Meaning · English

(noun) breast

Examples

Đùi hay ức?Thigh or breast?

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Sense 3

Meaning · English

(verb) to resent (about something, especially when one can do nothing about it)

Common questions

What does “ức” mean?

(noun) sternum

Is “ức” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.