xi-ta
[si˧˧ taː˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) a durable, smooth and fast-drying fabric made from Vietnam
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tên gọi vải xi-ta, nghe có vẻ “rất Tây” và ít nhiều có căn nguyên Tây thật. Bởi trong những thập niên đầu của thế kỷ XX, người Pháp đã mở một số cơ sở sản xuất vải ở Việt Nam.The name of the xi-ta''' fabric, which sounds “very French” and has so many or few French origins. Because in the first decades of the 20th century, the French opened a number of fabric production facilities in Vietnam.
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “xi-ta” mean?
(noun) a durable, smooth and fast-drying fabric made from Vietnam
Is “xi-ta” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.