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xem

to watch

verb CEFR A1 Vietnamese
xem to watch

Meaning

Common Collocations

xem phim
watch a movie
xem TV
watch TV

Examples

Tôi thích xem phim.
I like to watch movies.
Bạn đang xem gì?
What are you watching?

Synonyms

These Vietnamese words all mean "to watch", but differ in register and usage.

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Everyday Communication

FAQ

How do you say "to watch" in Vietnamese?
"to watch" is xem in Vietnamese.
What does xem mean in English?
xem means "to watch" (verb). to watch.
How is xem pronounced?
You can listen to xem on this page in both Northern and Southern Vietnamese accents.
How is xem used in a sentence?
For example: Tôi thích xem phim. (I like to watch movies.); Bạn đang xem gì? (What are you watching?).

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