Meaning
Visiting a doctor for health reasons
Cultural Background
In Vietnam, people often go directly to major hospitals for minor illnesses instead of seeing a primary care physician, leading to 'đi khám bệnh' being associated with large hospital crowds. In contrast to Vietnam, 'going to the doctor' in the US usually requires an appointment weeks in advance with a specific GP. The French system relies heavily on local 'médecins traitants'. Vietnamese speakers in France might use 'đi khám' to refer to these local visits. Japanese culture emphasizes 'regular health checks' (Ningen Dock), which is very similar to the Vietnamese 'khám bệnh định kỳ'.
Shorten it
In casual talk, just say 'đi khám'. Everyone will know you mean the doctor.
Don't say 'xem'
Never say 'đi xem bác sĩ'. It sounds like you are going to watch the doctor like a movie.
Meaning
Visiting a doctor for health reasons
Shorten it
In casual talk, just say 'đi khám'. Everyone will know you mean the doctor.
Don't say 'xem'
Never say 'đi xem bác sĩ'. It sounds like you are going to watch the doctor like a movie.
Polite follow-up
If someone says they are going to 'khám bệnh', always wish them health with 'Chúc bạn mau khỏe'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
Tôi thấy mệt quá, tôi muốn đi ___ bệnh.
'Khám' is the specific verb used for medical examinations in this collocation.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I'm going to the doctor'?
Chọn câu đúng nhất:
'Đi khám bệnh' is the standard and most natural collocation.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Khi nào bạn nói 'Tôi đi khám bệnh'?
The phrase is used when you are the patient seeking a diagnosis.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Sao hôm qua bạn nghỉ học? B: Hôm qua mình phải ___.
In the context of missing school, 'đi khám bệnh' is a logical reason.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Where to 'Đi Khám Bệnh'
Locations
- • Bệnh viện công
- • Phòng khám tư
- • Bệnh viện quốc tế
Practice Bank
4 exercisesTôi thấy mệt quá, tôi muốn đi ___ bệnh.
'Khám' is the specific verb used for medical examinations in this collocation.
Chọn câu đúng nhất:
'Đi khám bệnh' is the standard and most natural collocation.
Khi nào bạn nói 'Tôi đi khám bệnh'?
The phrase is used when you are the patient seeking a diagnosis.
A: Sao hôm qua bạn nghỉ học? B: Hôm qua mình phải ___.
In the context of missing school, 'đi khám bệnh' is a logical reason.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes, but 'đi khám răng' is more specific and common for dentists.
It is neutral. It's safe to use with anyone.
'Đi khám' is just a shorter, more casual version of the same thing.
No, 'đi khám bệnh' already implies seeing a doctor.
You can say 'Tôi có lịch hẹn đi khám bệnh'.
Yes, though 'đi khám tâm lý' is more specific.
For pets, we usually say 'đưa thú cưng đi khám'.
Use 'đi tiêm phòng' or 'đi chích ngừa' instead.
'Bệnh' is standard; 'bịnh' is a common Southern dialect variation.
Say 'Tôi vừa đi khám bệnh về'.
Related Phrases
đi bác sĩ
synonymto go to the doctor
đi thăm bệnh
contrastto visit a sick person
khám sức khỏe
similarhealth check-up
nhập viện
builds onto be hospitalized
tái khám
specialized formfollow-up examination
