xi-vin
[si˧˧ vin˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) civil
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Chúng đến bằng xe du lịch loại nhỏ và xe con, trên xe chở từ 2 đến 4 người. Sĩ quan cố vấn Mỹ đề[u] mặc đồ xivin. Khi ăn chơi xong đến khuya có nhiêu tên lên xe về, một số lại nghỉ đến sáng hôm sau mới về.They travelled here in small-sized automobiles and cars that could each hold from 2 to 4 people. The American advisors all wore civil clothes. After the fest, at night, many would get on the vehicles and go home, while some stayed 'til sunrise the day after.
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “xi-vin” mean?
(adjective) civil
Is “xi-vin” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.