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.