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Same spelling：xóa

xoa

to rub

verb CEFR B1 Vietnamese
xoa to rub

Meaning

Common Collocations

xoa bóp
knead
xoa dầu
apply oil

Examples

Cô ấy xoa dầu lên lưng tôi.
She rubbed oil on my back.
Xoa nhẹ để giảm đau.
Gentle rubbing can relieve pain.

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FAQ

How do you say "to rub" in Vietnamese?
"to rub" in Vietnamese is xoa.
What does xoa mean in English?
xoa means "to rub" (verb). to rub (to press or move hands repeatedly over something).
How is xoa pronounced?
You can also listen to it on this page in both Northern and Southern accents.
How common is xoa in Vietnamese?
xoa is among the 3,000 most-used Vietnamese words, CEFR level B1.
How is xoa used in a sentence?
For example: Cô ấy xoa dầu lên lưng tôi. (She rubbed oil on my back.); Xoa nhẹ để giảm đau. (Gentle rubbing can relieve pain.).

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