xuống
[suəŋ˧˦]
The English word "down" is translated into Vietnamese as xuống.
xuống is used as an adverb to describe movement from a high position to a low position, or moving downwards. It can also function as a verb meaning "to go down" or "to descend". In many cases, it acts as a directional complement that follows another verb to indicate that the action results in a lower position, such as sitting down.
Meaning: from a high to a low position, downwards (adv)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When used as a verb meaning to descend, the word is xuống. Additionally, xuống can be used as a directional complement placed after a verb to show the direction of the movement, such as in ngồi xuống (sit down). If you wish to specifically mention running downwards or running downstairs, you can use the phrase chạy xuống.
Did you know?
- The word xuống can be used to describe the act of 'coming down' to a place that is geographically south, as the south is conceptually 'down' on a map.
- The word xuống is used to describe getting off a vehicle, such as a bus or a train, rather than just moving to a lower physical level.
- The word xuống describes a decrease in intensity or volume, such as when asking someone to lower their voice.
Examples in context
- Đặt cái hộp xuống.Put the box down.This sentence is useful for practicing the command to put something down using xuống.Tatoeba #3839319 by letuananh, translation #3155619 by CK
- Tôi sẽ ngồi xuống.I'm going to sit down.This sentence demonstrates using xuống to express the intention of sitting down.Tatoeba #9735945 by dotheduyet1999, translation #9735943 by CK
- Ông già ngồi xuống.The old man sat down.This sentence shows a completed action of an old man sitting down using xuống.Tatoeba #1551872 by trieuho, translation #43375 by CK
- Xin lỗi, bạn có thể đi xuống cầu thang được không?Excuse me, could you please go down the stairs?
- Nhanh lên và chạy xuống đồi trước khi tối.Hurry up and run down the hill before it gets dark.
- 37 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mai and Hung are walking in a park.
- MaiCon mèo chạy xuống cầu thang kìa.The cat is running down the stairs.
- HùngNó chạy nhanh quá.It is running so fast.
- MaiHùng ơi, nhìn kìa, nó đi xuống vườn rồi.Hung, look, it went down into the garden.
- HùngĐể anh đi xem sao.Let me go see.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “down” translations and entries xuống, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
