xu-chiêng

See also: xu chiêng

Vietnamese

Etymology

Borrowed from French soutien-gorge (literally “supports-breasts”).

Pronunciation

• (Hà Nội) IPA^(key): [su˧˧ t͡ɕiəŋ˧˧]
• (Huế) IPA^(key): [sʊw˧˧ t͡ɕiəŋ˧˧]
• (Saigon) IPA^(key): [sʊw˧˧ ciəŋ˧˧]

Noun

xu-chiêng

1. bra; brassiere

   Synonyms: coóc-xê, áo ngực, áo vú, nịt vú