xanh
[sajŋ̟˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) grue (green or blue)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
bầu trời xanh thẳmthe deep blue sky
Lá còn xanh như anh đang còn trẻ. / Lá trên cành, như anh trong đoàn quân.A leaf is green, like he is young. / A leaf is on a branch, like he is in a troop.
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) green (sickly, unwell)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) green (unripe)
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(noun) synonym of sanh
Examples
Xuống bếp, Vịnh đổ mỡ vào xanh. Mỡ chảy ra trong những tiếng xèo xèo.Entering the kitchen, Vịnh poured oil into the wok. Grease poured out with a sizzling sound.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “xanh” mean?
(adjective) grue (green or blue)
Is “xanh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.