xã đoàn
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [saː˦ˀ˥ ʔɗwaːn˨˩]Huế [saː˧˨ ʔɗwaːŋ˦˩]Saigon [saː˨˩˦ ʔɗwaːŋ˨˩] browser voice
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xã đoàn means a commune-level division of Đoàn.
Chinese characters: 社團 (社 “commune” + 團 “<i class="Latn mention" lang="vi">Đoàn</i>”)
Meanings of xã đoàn in English
Noun
- a commune-level division of Đoàn
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 社團, composed of 社 (“commune”) and 團 (“Đoàn”). Superficially resembles Japanese 社団 (shadan, “corporation”) which is composed of the exact same elements but with different meanings, 社 (“corporation”) + 団 (“organization”).
Frequently asked questions
What does xã đoàn mean in English?
xã đoàn (noun) means "a commune-level division of Đoàn".
How do you pronounce xã đoàn?
IPA: Hanoi [saː˦ˀ˥ ʔɗwaːn˨˩]; Saigon [saː˨˩˦ ʔɗwaːŋ˨˩]. Tones: xã — creaky rising tone (ngã), đoàn — falling tone (huyền).
Is xã đoàn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. xã đoàn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 社團.