vi-rút
[vi˧˧ ɹut̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) virus (infective agent)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Bác sĩ nói đó là do vi-rút.The doctor said it was caused by a virus.
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: Standard Vietnamese spelling is commonly written “vi-rút”; “virus” also appears in technical contexts. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) virus (type of malware)
Common questions
What does “vi-rút” mean?
(noun) virus (infective agent)
Is “vi-rút” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.