xẻng

[sɛŋ˧˩]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(noun) a shovel

Noun

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Cái xẻng này cán hơi ngắn.This shovel has a slightly short handle.

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 “xẻng” mean?

(noun) a shovel

Is “xẻng” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.