xộ khám
verb
Hanoi [so˧˨ʔ xaːm˧˦]Huế [sow˨˩ʔ kʰaːm˦˧˥]Saigon [sow˨˩˨ kʰaːm˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
xộ khám means to be imprisoned; to be jailed.
Meanings of xộ khám in English
Verb
- slang to be imprisoned; to be jailed ≈ ngồi tù
Etymology
xộ (“to sit”) + khám (“prison”). The first element is from Teochew 座 (t͡so¹¹).
Frequently asked questions
What does xộ khám mean in English?
xộ khám (verb) means "to be imprisoned; to be jailed".
How do you pronounce xộ khám?
IPA: Hanoi [so˧˨ʔ xaːm˧˦]; Saigon [sow˨˩˨ kʰaːm˦˥]. Tones: xộ — heavy tone (nặng), khám — rising tone (sắc).