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

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

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.