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hoả xa

[hwaː˧˩ saː˧˧] 🎙 Say it

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

(noun) train

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Năm 1947, bộ máy Hỏa xa Liên khu V được hình thành, chịu sự lãnh đạo trực tiếp của Uỷ ban kháng chiến và Hành chính Liên khu V.In 1947, the Zone V Railroad administration was formed under the direct leadership of the Zone V Resistance and Administrative Committee.

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Sources & notes

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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(noun) a fiery chariot that brings sinners to hell

Examples

Ác tâm chia rẽ người ta, / Phải chịu hình phạt hỏa xa nát nghiền.The wicked and divisive, / Must undergo the crushing fiery chariot punishment.

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Common questions

What does “hoả xa” mean?

(noun) train

Is “hoả xa” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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