xế
verbnounadjective
Hanoi [se˧˦]Huế [sej˨˩˦]Saigon [sej˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
xế means to be sinking; to be on the wane; to decline.
Meanings of xế in English
Verb
- of the sun, moon to be sinking; to be on the wane; to decline
- to be oblique; to lie obliquely; to incline
Noun
- Southern Vietnam early afternoon, about 2–3 pm
- bữa xếa light meal or a snack during this time
Noun
- Central Vietnam, Southern Vietnam, slang wheeled vehicle ≈ xe
Adjective
- Southern Vietnam ill-mannered; unruly
Words with xế
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, xế could be written as 熾, 𪰮, 制, 車. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Perhaps from tài xế (“driver”), influenced by xe (“vehicle”).
Frequently asked questions
What does xế mean in English?
xế (verb) means "to be sinking; to be on the wane; to decline".
How do you pronounce xế?
IPA: Hanoi [se˧˦]; Saigon [sej˦˥]. Tones: xế — rising tone (sắc).