xả
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [saː˧˩]Huế [saː˧˨]Saigon [saː˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
xả means to discharge; to release; to spray.
Chinese characters: 捨
Meanings of xả in English
Verb
- to discharge; to release; to spray; to spew
- xả nướcto leave the water running
- xả súngto spray bullets; to commit a mass shooting
Verb
- to splash water through as a washing method
Words with xả
Etymology
Possibly from Sino-Vietnamese 灑
Frequently asked questions
What does xả mean in English?
xả (verb) means "to discharge; to release; to spray".
How do you pronounce xả?
IPA: Hanoi [saː˧˩]; Saigon [saː˨˩˦]. Tones: xả — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is xả a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. xả is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 捨.