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xập xoè

adjective
Hanoi [səp̚˧˨ʔ swɛ˨˩]Huế [səp̚˨˩ʔ swɛ˦˩]Saigon [səp̚˨˩˨ s⁽ʷ⁾ɛ˨˩] browser voice
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xập xoè means fluttering.

Meanings of xập xoè in English

Adjective

  1. fluttering, with a sound like flapping wings

Etymology

-âp reduplication of xoè

Frequently asked questions

What does xập xoè mean in English?

xập xoè (adjective) means "fluttering".

How do you pronounce xập xoè?

IPA: Hanoi [səp̚˧˨ʔ swɛ˨˩]; Saigon [səp̚˨˩˨ s⁽ʷ⁾ɛ˨˩]. Tones: xập — heavy tone (nặng), xoè — falling tone (huyền).

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.