xường xám
noun
Hanoi [sɨəŋ˨˩ saːm˧˦]Huế [sɨəŋ˦˩ saːm˦˧˥]Saigon [sɨəŋ˨˩ saːm˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
xường xám means a cheongsam; a qipao.
Meanings of xường xám in English
Noun
- a cheongsam, a traditional dress worn by Chinese women similar to the Vietnamese ao dai; a qipao
Etymology
From Cantonese 長衫 /长衫 (coeng⁴ saam¹) (SV: trường sam).
Frequently asked questions
What does xường xám mean in English?
xường xám (noun) means "a cheongsam; a qipao".
How do you pronounce xường xám?
IPA: Hanoi [sɨəŋ˨˩ saːm˧˦]; Saigon [sɨəŋ˨˩ saːm˦˥]. Tones: xường — falling tone (huyền), xám — rising tone (sắc).