sinh thiết
[sïŋ˧˧ tʰiət̚˧˦]
The English word "biopsy" is translated into Vietnamese as sinh thiết.
The term refers to the removal and examination of a sample of tissue for diagnostic purposes.
Meaning: removal and examination of a sample of tissue for diagnostic purposes (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The term sinh thiết functions as both a noun and a verb in Vietnamese.
Did you know?
- The character for sinh also appears in the word for 'student' sinh viên, as both relate to the idea of growth or being 'born' into a new state.
- Vietnamese medical terminology often retains a layer of Sino-Vietnamese words for formality, while using French-influenced words for specific equipment used during a sinh thiết.
- The word sinh thiết is a Sino-Vietnamese term, meaning it is derived from Chinese characters. This reflects how many medical and technical terms in Vietnamese are based on classical Chinese roots.
Examples in context
- Bác sĩ muốn thực hiện sinh thiết.The doctor wants to perform a biopsy.
- Kết quả sinh thiết đã có chưa?Is the biopsy result ready yet?
- Cô ấy cần làm sinh thiết ngay.She needs to have a biopsy immediately.
Example conversation
A doctor's office during a medical consultation.
- HươngTuấn, anh cần phải làm sinh thiết.Tuan, you need to have a biopsy.
- TuấnSinh thiết có đau không thưa bác sĩ?Does a biopsy hurt, doctor?
- HươngNó chỉ hơi khó chịu một chút thôi.It is only slightly uncomfortable.
- TuấnVâng, tôi hiểu rồi.Yes, I understand.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “biopsy” translations and entries sinh thiết, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sinh, sinh thiết, thiết, CC BY-SA 4.0.
