xao᷃

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xao᷃levelngang

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xao᷃ means to end; to complete.

Also spelled xong — same word, same meaning.

Meanings of xao᷃ in English

Verb

transitive to end, to complete ≈ kết thúc hoàn thành hoàn tất
intransitive to be rid of something harmful; to be at peace ≈ yên ổn
- Tiến không được mà lùi lại cũng không xong.There's no use advancing but retreating doesn't gain you peace either.

Adjective

finished, complete, done
- Xong chưa?Done yet?

Etymology

Attested as xao᷃ in the Dictionarium Annamiticum Lusitanum et Latinum (1651).

Frequently asked questions

What does xao᷃ mean in English?

xao᷃ (verb) means "to end; to complete".

How do you pronounce xao᷃?

Tones: xao᷃ — level tone (ngang).

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.