Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

xôi

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) steamed glutinous rice

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

cơm nếp hấp

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Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

xôi gấcsweet steamed glutinous rice colored with gac

xôi bắpsteamed corn with sugar, sesame and coconut meat

Sáng mua gói xôi ăn cho chắc bụng.I’ll buy some sticky rice for breakfast to keep me full.

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) chest, breast, bosom

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

ngực

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to gleam, to glow

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

làm cho sáng, phát sáng

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What does “xôi” mean?

(noun) steamed glutinous rice

Is “xôi” formal or informal?

xôi is generally informal.

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