noun
Uncommon
xu
soo
Xu (noun) means a former Vietnamese coin worth one hundredth of a dong. Example: “Old xu coins are now mostly collector's items rather than usable currency.”
noun
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A former Vietnamese coin worth one hundredth of a dong.
"Old xu coins are now mostly collector's items rather than usable currency."
How to use xu
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small, now largely obsolete unit of Vietnamese money.
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Word forms
- Plural
- xus
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Old _____ coins are now mostly collector's items rather than usable currency.
Etymology
Borrowed from Vietnamese xu, itself from French sou.
Frequently asked questions
What does “xu” mean?
The word “xu” means a former Vietnamese coin worth one hundredth of a dong. In plain terms, a small, now largely obsolete unit of Vietnamese money.
How do you pronounce “xu”?
“Xu” is pronounced soo (/suː/ in IPA).
How do you use “xu” in a sentence?
Here is “xu” used in a sentence: “Old xu coins are now mostly collector's items rather than usable currency.”
What part of speech is “xu”?
“Xu” is a noun.
Where does the word “xu” come from?
The word “xu” comes from French. Borrowed from Vietnamese xu, itself from French sou.
Is “xu” a common word?
“Xu” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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