xâu xé
verb
Hanoi [səw˧˧ sɛ˧˦]Huế [səw˧˧ sɛ˨˩˦]Saigon [səw˧˧ sɛ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Meanings of xâu xé in English
Verb
- figurative to compete vigorously to gain some potential advantage ≈ giằng xé
- Trung Quốc cuối thế kỉ 19 đã trở thành chiếc bánh ngọt hấp dẫn cho các nước thực dân hùa vào xâu xé.In the late 19th century, China became a tempting cake for colonial powers to carve up.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce xâu xé?
IPA: Hanoi [səw˧˧ sɛ˧˦]; Saigon [səw˧˧ sɛ˦˥]. Tones: xâu — level tone (ngang), xé — rising tone (sắc).