xà quần
[saː˨˩ kwən˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) restrained due to work, obligations, etc.
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
[…] (tụi con gái thường hay điên vậy, tới khi xà quần chồng con thật, lại than số mình cực như trâu).[…] (girls are often crazy like that, until they are stuck with husband and children for real and they start complaining that their fate is as hard as a water buffalo's.).
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 “xà quần” mean?
(adjective) restrained due to work, obligations, etc.
Is “xà quần” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.