xài
[saːj˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To use — the Southern word; Northerners say dùng.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Sử dụng — từ miền Nam; ngoài Bắc nói dùng.
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
Examples
Cái điện thoại này xài bền thiệt.This phone has really lasted.
Editorial example (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “xài” mean?
To use — the Southern word; Northerners say dùng.
Is “xài” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“dùng” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.