Etymology

from Sarsi, a sarsaparilla-flavored soft drink produced in Taiwan and Southeast Asian nations

Pronunciation

• (Hà Nội) IPA^(key): [s̪aː˧ˀ˦ s̪i˧ˀ˨ʔ]
• (Huế) IPA^(key): [s̪aː˩ˀ˧ s̪ɪj˨ˀ˨ʔ]
• (Hồ Chí Minh City) IPA^(key): [s̪aː˦ˀ˥ s̪ɪj˨ˀ˧ʔ]