xương ức

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

breastbone; sternum

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Tôi thấy đau ở vùng xương ức.I feel pain around my breastbone.

Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)

Sources & notes

Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.

Common questions

What does “xương ức” mean?

breastbone; sternum

Is “xương ức” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.