xì dầu
[si˨˩ zəw˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Soy sauce — the Northern word; Southerners say nước tương.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Nước chấm làm từ đậu nành — từ miền Bắc; trong Nam nói nước tương.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
Examples
Món này chấm xì dầu ngon lắm.This dish is delicious dipped in soy sauce.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Common in northern speech; “nước tương” is common in southern usage. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “xì dầu” mean?
Soy sauce — the Northern word; Southerners say nước tương.
Is “xì dầu” 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?
“nước tương” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.