Signification
Describing something premium or fancy.
Contexte culturel
In cities like Saigon, 'xịn' is often associated with 'flexing' (khoe khoang) on social media. It's a key part of the modern consumerist culture. Tech reviewers on YouTube (like Vật Vờ Studio) use 'xịn' constantly to describe build quality and screen resolution. Older generations might prefer 'bền' (durable) over 'xịn'. To them, quality is about how long it lasts, not how fancy it looks. In startups, a 'xịn' profile (CV xịn) means someone with international experience or big-name company background.
Use 'Xịn xò' for extra flair
If you want to sound like a local youth, always use 'xịn xò' instead of just 'xịn'. It adds a rhythmic bounce to your speech.
Avoid with Elders
Don't use 'xịn' when showing something to your Vietnamese partner's traditional parents. Use 'đẹp' or 'tốt' to be safe.
Signification
Describing something premium or fancy.
Use 'Xịn xò' for extra flair
If you want to sound like a local youth, always use 'xịn xò' instead of just 'xịn'. It adds a rhythmic bounce to your speech.
Avoid with Elders
Don't use 'xịn' when showing something to your Vietnamese partner's traditional parents. Use 'đẹp' or 'tốt' to be safe.
The 'Flex' Culture
In Vietnam, saying something is 'xịn' is a great way to make someone feel good about their purchase. It's a social lubricant!
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the most natural slang word.
Chiếc đồng hồ Rolex này nhìn ___ quá!
Rolex is a luxury brand, so 'xịn' (fancy/premium) is the perfect fit. 'Ngon' is for food.
Which sentence is correct in a casual conversation?
You want to compliment your friend's new high-tech laptop.
Option B is the most natural casual compliment. Option A is too formal, and Option C is for food.
Match the slang with its meaning.
Match the following:
These are essential adjectives for describing things in Vietnamese.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Mình mới mua đôi giày này ở trung tâm thương mại. B: Oa, nhìn ___ thật đấy! Hàng ___ có khác.
The speaker is admiring the shoes and noting they are genuine/high-quality.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
What can be 'Xịn'?
Tech
- • Phone
- • Laptop
- • Camera
Fashion
- • Shoes
- • Watch
- • Bag
Places
- • Hotel
- • Gym
- • Office
Xịn vs. Ngon
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesChiếc đồng hồ Rolex này nhìn ___ quá!
Rolex is a luxury brand, so 'xịn' (fancy/premium) is the perfect fit. 'Ngon' is for food.
You want to compliment your friend's new high-tech laptop.
Option B is the most natural casual compliment. Option A is too formal, and Option C is for food.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are essential adjectives for describing things in Vietnamese.
A: Mình mới mua đôi giày này ở trung tâm thương mại. B: Oa, nhìn ___ thật đấy! Hàng ___ có khác.
The speaker is admiring the shoes and noting they are genuine/high-quality.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsUsually no. It sounds like you are calling them a product. Use 'giỏi' (talented) or 'ngầu' (cool) instead.
It's a funny, nonsensical rhyming slang used by kids and teens to say something is very fancy.
Not at all! It's a positive compliment, just very informal.
No. Use 'chuyên nghiệp' (professional) or 'hiện đại' (modern) instead.
Often yes, but it specifically means 'high quality'. Something can be 'xịn' but a good deal.
'Sang' is for elegance/luxury (like a ballroom). 'Xịn' is for quality/coolness (like a new gadget).
It's the 'nặng' tone. Imagine you are saying 'seen' but someone suddenly pulls your voice down to the floor.
Yes, it's universal across the country.
Yes! 'Phim xịn' means a high-quality, well-made movie.
It specifically means 'genuine brand-name goods' as opposed to 'hàng giả' (fake).
Expressions liées
Chất
similarCool, unique, high-quality vibe
Đỉnh
similarTop-tier, the best
Sang
similarLuxurious, elegant
Đểểu
contrastFake, low-quality, unreliable
Cùi bắp
contrastLame, outdated, weak
