tế
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [te˧˦]Huế [tej˨˩˦]Saigon [tej˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tế means to sacrifice to; to make an offering to.
Chinese characters: 祭
Meanings of tế in English
Verb
- to sacrifice to; to make an offering to
- tế sốngto sacrifice with ritual killing
Words with tế
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 祭.
Frequently asked questions
What does tế mean in English?
tế (verb) means "to sacrifice to; to make an offering to".
How do you pronounce tế?
IPA: Hanoi [te˧˦]; Saigon [tej˦˥]. Tones: tế — rising tone (sắc).
Is tế a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tế is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 祭.