xỉ
[si˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) slag, cinders, clinker
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
xỉ sắtiron slag
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
(verb) dialectal form of hỉ (“to blow (the nose)”)
Common questions
What does “xỉ” mean?
(noun) slag, cinders, clinker
Is “xỉ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.