xưng
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [sɨŋ˧˧]Huế [sɨŋ˧˧]Saigon [sɨŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 稱
Meanings of xưng in English
Verb
- to use a certain form of address
- Mình xưng nhau bằng chị em đi.Let's address one another with chị em.
- to claim a title for people to address (to use a certain form of address)
- tự xưng là thầy giáoself-claim to be a teacher
- to say things about oneself to other people
- xưng tênto say one's name
Words with xưng
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, xưng could be written as 称. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 稱.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce xưng?
IPA: Hanoi [sɨŋ˧˧]; Saigon [sɨŋ˧˧]. Tones: xưng — level tone (ngang).
Is xưng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. xưng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 稱.