xà bông
noun
Hanoi [saː˨˩ ʔɓəwŋ͡m˧˧]Huế [saː˦˩ ʔɓəwŋ͡m˧˧]Saigon [saː˨˩ ʔɓəwŋ͡m˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
xà bông means soap; laundry detergent; washing powder.
Meanings of xà bông in English
Noun
- Southern Vietnam soap
- Southern Vietnam, colloquial laundry detergent; washing powder
Synonyms and antonyms of xà bông
Synonyms
Etymology
From French savon. Ultimately from Proto-Germanic *saipǭ (“soap”).
Frequently asked questions
What does xà bông mean in English?
xà bông (noun) means "soap; laundry detergent; washing powder".
How do you pronounce xà bông?
IPA: Hanoi [saː˨˩ ʔɓəwŋ͡m˧˧]; Saigon [saː˨˩ ʔɓəwŋ͡m˧˧]. Tones: xà — falling tone (huyền), bông — level tone (ngang).