Signification
Used to praise something high-end
Contexte culturel
The 'Flexing' culture (khoe khoang) is huge on Facebook and Instagram. 'Xịn quá' is the standard currency of social validation. In business, having 'xịn' equipment (cars, pens, offices) is seen as a sign of stability and reliability. The obsession with 'xịn' stems from the era when genuine foreign goods were rare and highly prized status symbols. Gamers use 'xịn' to describe high-tier skins or items that provide a competitive or aesthetic advantage.
Use 'Xịn sò' for extra flair
If you want to sound more like a local Gen Z, use 'xịn sò' instead of just 'xịn'.
Avoid with elders
Stick to 'tốt' or 'đẹp' when talking to grandparents to avoid sounding too 'slangy'.
Signification
Used to praise something high-end
Use 'Xịn sò' for extra flair
If you want to sound more like a local Gen Z, use 'xịn sò' instead of just 'xịn'.
Avoid with elders
Stick to 'tốt' or 'đẹp' when talking to grandparents to avoid sounding too 'slangy'.
The 'Flex' Response
When someone shows off something, 'Xịn quá' is the safest and most polite way to acknowledge their 'flex'.
Teste-toi
Which situation is most appropriate for 'Xịn quá'?
Bạn thấy gì thì nói 'Xịn quá'?
'Xịn quá' is used to praise high-end or impressive things like a Ferrari.
Fill in the blank with the correct slang term.
Cái đồng hồ Rolex này nhìn ____ quá!
'Xịn' is the correct term for a high-end watch.
Match the phrase to the context.
Match: 1. Xịn quá, 2. Ngon quá, 3. Đẹp quá
Xịn for tech, Ngon for food, Đẹp for scenery.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Tớ vừa mua máy tính 50 triệu. B: ________!
A 50 million VND computer is expensive and deserves a 'Xịn quá' compliment.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
What can be 'Xịn'?
Tech
- • Phone
- • Laptop
- • Camera
Vehicles
- • Car
- • Motorbike
- • Bicycle
Skills
- • Coding
- • Gaming
- • Design
Xịn vs. Dỏm
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesBạn thấy gì thì nói 'Xịn quá'?
'Xịn quá' is used to praise high-end or impressive things like a Ferrari.
Cái đồng hồ Rolex này nhìn ____ quá!
'Xịn' is the correct term for a high-end watch.
Match: 1. Xịn quá, 2. Ngon quá, 3. Đẹp quá
Xịn for tech, Ngon for food, Đẹp for scenery.
A: Tớ vừa mua máy tính 50 triệu. B: ________!
A 50 million VND computer is expensive and deserves a 'Xịn quá' compliment.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsGenerally no. It sounds like you are calling them a piece of merchandise. Use 'giỏi' (talented) or 'ngầu' (cool) instead.
No, it is slang. Use 'chất lượng cao' in formal documents.
The opposite is 'dỏm' or 'lởm', meaning fake or low quality.
Only if the food looks very expensive or high-end (like gold-leaf steak). For taste, use 'ngon'.
It's just a more playful, emphatic version of 'xịn'.
Probably not. It's too casual. Use 'tốt' or 'ấn tượng' (impressive) instead.
No, it's likely from Cantonese or a local Vietnamese development.
You can say 'Xịn đét' or 'Xịn cực kỳ'.
Yes, if the production quality or acting is 'pro'.
Yes, it is universally understood across Vietnam.
Expressions liées
Xịn sò
similarFancy/Cool
Chất
similarCool/Quality
Đỉnh
similarTop/Peak
Hàng hiệu
specialized formBrand-name goods
Dỏm
contrastFake/Low-quality
