xông xáo
[səwŋ͡m˧˧ saːw˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to penetrate everywhere; to rush about
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Các trẻ em xông xáo chỗ này chỗ kia.The children were rushing about.
Tatoeba sentence #1547684 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) aggressive
Common questions
What does “xông xáo” mean?
(verb) to penetrate everywhere; to rush about
Is “xông xáo” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.