xèng
Definition
- Noun:
- A historical coin: Refers specifically to a small, low-value coin used in Vietnam in the past, often made of zinc or copper. It is an archaic term.
- Money (colloquial/slang): In modern, informal usage, it can refer to money in general, similar to "cash" or "dough."
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bảo tàng trưng bày một đồng xèng cổ. (The museum displays an old xèng coin.)
- Làm gì có xèng mà đi chơi. (I have no money to go out.)
Advanced Usage
- The word is considered old-fashioned when referring to the coin. Its modern slang usage for "money" is informal and conversational.
Variants and Related Words
- Đồng xu (n): A general term for a coin (modern usage).
- Anh ấy nhặt được một đồng xu trên đường. (He picked up a coin on the street.)
Synonyms
- Coin: A small, flat, round piece of metal used as money.
- Cash: Money in the form of bills or coins.
- Dough (slang): Informal term for money.
Related Idioms
- Hết xèng: To be broke, to have no money left.
- Tháng này tôi hết xèng rồi. (I'm broke this month.)