xả
[saː˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to splash water through as a washing method
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to discharge; to release; to spray; to spew
Examples
xả nướcto leave the water running
xả súngto spray bullets; to commit a mass shooting
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “xả” mean?
(verb) to splash water through as a washing method
Is “xả” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.