xửng
[sɨŋ˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) steam boiler (often for sticky rice); steamer
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) clear
Examples
Xửng mưa rầu kìa, mừng gơ mừng gơLook! The sky is clear, so glad so glad!
Giữa đường không tiện nói năng,
Xửng mưa cùng xuống Gò Găng tỏ tình.
Gò Găng có chợ có đình,
Người quen thấy mặt Thần Linh chứng lời.Bình Định folk song(s)
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “xửng” mean?
(noun) steam boiler (often for sticky rice); steamer
Is “xửng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.