xuôi xị
[suəj˧˧ si˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) dejected, dispirited
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Ông Tư Mốt ờ ờ ra chiều thông cảm, vẻ mặt cố tỏ ra không buồn nhưng hàm râu xuôi xị.Mr Tư Mốt said "uh huh" to show understanding; he tried not to come over as sad, but his beard drooped mournfully.
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 “xuôi xị” mean?
(adjective) dejected, dispirited
Is “xuôi xị” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.