sệch
adjective
Hanoi [səjk̟̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʂet̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʂəːt̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sệch means contorted; twisted; askew.
Also spelled xệch — same word, same meaning.
Meanings of sệch in English
Adjective
- contorted, twisted; askew
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, sệch could be written as 尺, 斥. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does sệch mean in English?
sệch (adjective) means "contorted; twisted; askew".
How do you pronounce sệch?
IPA: Hanoi [səjk̟̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʂəːt̚˨˩˨]. Tones: sệch — heavy tone (nặng).