hột xoàn
[hot̚˧˨ʔ swaːn˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) diamond (gemstone)
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Trung · Central Vietnam
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Central” • Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”
Examples
♀: Một năm là gom đủ thóc cho hai đứa mua hột xoàn đeo.♀: One year is gathering enough paddy for the two of us to buy diamond to wear.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “hột xoàn” mean?
(noun) diamond (gemstone)
Is “hột xoàn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.