xõng

adverbadjective

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

Syllables · tones

xõngcreaky risingngã

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

xõng means curtly; brusquely; tersely in a rude manner.

Meanings of xõng in English

Adverb

of speech curtly; brusquely; tersely in a rude manner
- đáp xõngto answer curtly

Adjective

in compounds, uncommon erect; upright; rigid
- đứng xõng lưngto stand upright

Frequently asked questions

What does xõng mean in English?

xõng (adverb) means "curtly; brusquely; tersely in a rude manner".

How do you pronounce xõng?

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

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.