hoả xa
[hwaː˧˩ saː˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
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.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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.