Definition

1. Noun:
   • Concha: The primary anatomical term for the large, deep hollow of the outer ear, specifically the bowl-shaped cavity that leads to the ear canal.
   • Auricle (less common): In broader, non-technical usage, it can refer to the entire visible part of the outer ear (the pinna).

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Bác sĩ kiểm tra phần xoăn tai của bệnh nhân. (The doctor examined the patient's concha.)
  • Anh ấy bị đau ở vùng xoăn tai. (He has pain in the concha region.)

Advanced Usage

• This is a specialized anatomical term. In everyday conversation, Vietnamese speakers typically use "tai" (ear) or "vành tai" (pinna/auricle) instead of "xoăn tai."

Variants and Related Words

• Vành tai (n): The pinna or auricle; the entire external, visible part of the ear.
• Ống tai (n): The ear canal; the tube leading from the concha to the eardrum.

Synonyms

• Concha: The specific anatomical term.
• Auricle (cavity): A general term for the hollow of the outer ear.

Notes on Usage

• "Xoăn tai" is a technical term primarily used in medical, anatomical, or scientific contexts. It is not commonly used in daily speech.