xe đò

Vietnamese

Etymology

xe (“wheeled vehicle”) +‎ đò (“transporting boat”).

Pronunciation

  • (Hà Nội) IPA(key): [sɛ˧˧ ʔɗɔ˨˩]
  • (Huế) IPA(key): [sɛ˧˧ ʔɗɔ˦˩]
  • (Saigon) IPA(key): [sɛ˧˧ ʔɗɔ˨˩]

Noun

xe đò

  1. (Central Vietnam, Southern Vietnam) coach (long-distance bus)
    Synonyms: xe ca, xe khách

Usage notes

  • Primarily used in Southern Vietnam; its usage in Central Vietnam remains limited.
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