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