xưng
[sɨŋ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to use a certain form of address
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Mình xưng nhau bằng chị em đi.Let's address one another with chị em.
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to claim a title for people to address
Examples
tự xưng là thầy giáoself-claim to be a teacher
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to say things about oneself to other people
Examples
xưng tênto say one's name
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “xưng” mean?
(verb) to use a certain form of address
Is “xưng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.