xương quay
[sɨəŋ˧˧ kwaj˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) radius
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cô ấy bị gãy xương quay ở tay phải.She broke the radius in her right arm.
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: “Xương quay” is the standard anatomical term; “xương xoay” is not standard. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “xương quay” mean?
(noun) radius
Is “xương quay” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.