viêm tai
[viəm˧˧ taːj˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) otitis
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Em bé bị viêm tai nên quấy khóc.The baby has an ear infection and is fussy.
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: “Viêm tai” is the usual Vietnamese medical term for an ear infection. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “viêm tai” mean?
(noun) otitis
Is “viêm tai” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.