xương sống
[sɨəŋ˧˧ səwŋ͡m˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) vertebral column, backbone
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Ngồi sai tư thế dễ làm đau xương sống.Sitting incorrectly can easily cause back pain.
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: “Cột sống” is the more medical and formal term for “spine.” [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “xương sống” mean?
(noun) vertebral column, backbone
Is “xương sống” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.