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xiếm

noun
Hanoi [siəm˧˦]Huế [siəm˦˧˥]Saigon [sim˦˥] browser voice
Syllables · tones
xiếmrisingsắc

Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →

xiếm means stem board for steering; daggerboard.

Classifier: cái, chiếc, cây — e.g. một cái xiếm (one stem board for steering)

Meanings of xiếm in English

Noun

  1. stem board for steering
  2. daggerboard

Frequently asked questions

What does xiếm mean in English?

xiếm (noun) means "stem board for steering; daggerboard".

How do you pronounce xiếm?

IPA: Hanoi [siəm˧˦]; Saigon [sim˦˥]. Tones: xiếm — rising tone (sắc).

What classifier is used with xiếm?

Common classifiers: cái, chiếc, cây — for example "một cái xiếm" (one stem board for steering).

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.