xô
[so˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) a bucket (container)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Mang cho tôi cái xô với.Bring me the bucket, please.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to cause to fall; to push down, to thrust, to shove
Examples
xô ngã một ngườito shove a person
xô nhau bỏ chạyto push one another to flee
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to push forward or push open
Examples
xô cửa chạy rato push the door and run out
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(verb) to push over; to tilt
Examples
mái ngói xô nghiêngroof tile that was tilted over
chăn/mền bông bị xôblanket being tilted
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “xô” mean?
(noun) a bucket (container)
Is “xô” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.