xã

Level ≈B2 (approx.) noun Sino-Vietnamese Top 5,000 most common

Hanoi [saː˦ˀ˥]Huế [saː˧˨]Saigon [saː˨˩˦] browser voice

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xãcreaky risingngã

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xã means often composed of hamlets; a commune.

Chinese characters: 社

Meanings of xã in English

Noun

Basic rural administrative unit in Vietnam, often composed of hamlets (thôn); a commune (xã).
Any administrative unit in another country of similar size or rank.
obsolete A male who resides in a village (làng) and has slightly higher-than-average social status; a village elder.

Words with xã

thị xã xã hội làng xã xã giao xã đoàn

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 社 (“society, commune”).

Frequently asked questions

What does xã mean in English?

xã (noun) means "often composed of hamlets; a commune".

How do you pronounce xã?

IPA: Hanoi [saː˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [saː˨˩˦]. Tones: xã — creaky rising tone (ngã).

Is xã a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. xã is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 社.

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