xa xa
[saː˧˧ saː˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) rather far; somewhat in the distance
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Đứng xa xa ra một chút.Stand a bit further out.
Thuyền ai thấp thoáng cánh buồm xa xa?Whose boat appears with sails somewhat in the distance?
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 “xa xa” mean?
(adjective) rather far; somewhat in the distance
Is “xa xa” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.