xa xỉ
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [saː˧˧ si˧˩]Huế [saː˧˧ sɪj˧˨]Saigon [saː˧˧ sɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
xa xỉ means luxurious; extravagant.
Chinese characters: 奢侈
Meanings of xa xỉ in English
Adjective
- luxurious; extravagant
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 奢侈.
Frequently asked questions
What does xa xỉ mean in English?
xa xỉ (adjective) means "luxurious; extravagant".
How do you pronounce xa xỉ?
IPA: Hanoi [saː˧˧ si˧˩]; Saigon [saː˧˧ sɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: xa — level tone (ngang), xỉ — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is xa xỉ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. xa xỉ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 奢侈.