xìa

verb

Hanoi [siə˨˩]Huế [siə˦˩]Saigon [siə˨˩] browser voice

Syllables · tones

xìafallinghuyền

Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →

xìa means to extend; to protrude; to hold out.

Also spelled chìa — same word, same meaning.

Meanings of xìa in English

Verb

to extend; to protrude; to hold out (one's hand)

Etymology

Non-Sino-Vietnamese reading of Chinese 匙 (“spoon; key”, SV: thi). Compare thìa (“spoon”), chìa vôi.

Frequently asked questions

What does xìa mean in English?

xìa (verb) means "to extend; to protrude; to hold out".

How do you pronounce xìa?

IPA: Hanoi [siə˨˩]; Saigon [siə˨˩]. Tones: xìa — falling tone (huyền).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.