xi nhê
adjective
Hanoi [si˧˧ ɲe˧˧]Huế [sɪj˧˧ ɲej˧˧]Saigon [sɪj˧˧ ɲej˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
xi nhê means effective; workable.
Meanings of xi nhê in English
Adjective
- colloquial, in the negative effective; workable ≈ ăn thua
- Cái thằng đó cứng đầu lắm. Có đánh mấy cũng không xi nhê.He's so stubborn he won't budge even if you beat the shit out of him.
Etymology
From French signifier.
Frequently asked questions
What does xi nhê mean in English?
xi nhê (adjective) means "effective; workable".
How do you pronounce xi nhê?
IPA: Hanoi [si˧˧ ɲe˧˧]; Saigon [sɪj˧˧ ɲej˧˧]. Tones: xi — level tone (ngang), nhê — level tone (ngang).