xoa bóp
[swaː˧˧ ʔɓɔp̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to massage (body)
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Vai tôi mỏi, xoa bóp giúp tôi với.My shoulders are sore—please massage them.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “xoa bóp” mean?
(verb) to massage (body)
Is “xoa bóp” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.