xửng
nounadjective
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 →
xửng means steam boiler; steamer.
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái xửng (one steam boiler)
Meanings of xửng in English
Noun
- steam boiler (often for sticky rice); steamer ≈ chõ
Adjective
- after rain, of weather clear ≈ quang
- Xửng mưa rầu kìa, mừng gơ mừng gơLook! The sky is clear, so glad so glad!
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, xửng could be written as 𨃾, 𩄔. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does xửng mean in English?
xửng (noun) means "steam boiler; steamer".
How do you pronounce xửng?
IPA: Hanoi [sɨŋ˧˩]; Saigon [sɨŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: xửng — dipping tone (hỏi).
What classifier is used with xửng?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái xửng" (one steam boiler).