xưa nay
[sɨə˧˧ naj˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adverb) since always
Adverb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Xưa nay chiến tranh nổ ra cũng chỉ vì miếng ăn.It has also always been because of food that war breaks out.
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 “xưa nay” mean?
(adverb) since always
Is “xưa nay” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.