xà phòng
[saː˨˩ fawŋ͡m˨˩]
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
(noun) soap
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Northern”
Examples
Nhớ rửa tay bằng xà phòng nhé.Remember to wash your hands with soap.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “xà phòng” mean?
(noun) soap
Is “xà phòng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.