hải xà
[haːj˧˩ saː˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) sea snake
Register: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) a type of pipefish of family Syngnathidae
Register: formal
Common questions
What does “hải xà” mean?
(noun) sea snake
Is “hải xà” formal or informal?
hải xà is generally formal.