xe ôm
noun
Hanoi [sɛ˧˧ ʔom˧˧]Huế [sɛ˧˧ ʔom˧˧]Saigon [sɛ˧˧ ʔom˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
xe ôm means a motorcycle taxi.
Meanings of xe ôm in English
Noun
- Northern Vietnam a motorcycle taxi
Etymology
xe (“vehicle”) + ôm (“to hug; to embrace”), supposedly called so because you would hug the rider so you won't fall.
Frequently asked questions
What does xe ôm mean in English?
xe ôm (noun) means "a motorcycle taxi".
How do you pronounce xe ôm?
IPA: Hanoi [sɛ˧˧ ʔom˧˧]; Saigon [sɛ˧˧ ʔom˧˧]. Tones: xe — level tone (ngang), ôm — level tone (ngang).