xiểng

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Syllables · tones

xiểngdippinghỏi

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

xiểng means to stagger; reel; to topple.

Meanings of xiểng in English

Verb

to stagger, reel; to topple

Noun

Hanoi alternative spelling of siểng (“food hamper”)

Words with xiểng

liểng xiểng xiểng liểng

Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)

Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, xiểng could be written as 整, 侱, 𥸍. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.

Frequently asked questions

What does xiểng mean in English?

xiểng (verb) means "to stagger; reel; to topple".

How do you pronounce xiểng?

IPA: Hanoi [siəŋ˧˩]; Saigon [siəŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: xiểng — dipping tone (hỏi).

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.