xình xịch

adjectiveverb

Hanoi [sïŋ˨˩ sïk̟̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [sɨn˦˩ sɨt̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [sɨn˨˩ sɨt̚˨˩˨] browser voice

Syllables · tones

xìnhfallinghuyền xịchheavynặng

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

xình xịch means with a screech; sudden; abrupt.

Also spelled xịch — same word, same meaning.

Meanings of xình xịch in English

Adjective

with a screech; sudden, abrupt
- Ô tô đỗ xịch trước cửa.The car screeched to a halt in front of the door.

Verb

to move suddenly, stir suddenly

Etymology

Onomatopoeic.

Frequently asked questions

What does xình xịch mean in English?

xình xịch (adjective) means "with a screech; sudden; abrupt".

How do you pronounce xình xịch?

IPA: Hanoi [sïŋ˨˩ sïk̟̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [sɨn˨˩ sɨt̚˨˩˨]. Tones: xình — falling tone (huyền), xịch — heavy tone (nặng).

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.