xưng

See also: xung

Vietnamese

Etymology

    Sino-Vietnamese word from 稱.

    Pronunciation

    Verb

    xưng • (称)

    1. to use a certain form of address
      Mình xưng nhau bằng chị em đi.
      Let's address one another with chị em.
      1. to claim a title for people to address
        tự xưng là thầy giáo
        self-claim to be a teacher
    2. to say things about oneself to other people
      xưng tên
      to say one's name

    Derived terms

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