xế

See also: Appendix:Variations of "xe"

Vietnamese

Pronunciation

Etymology 1

Possibly a

    non-Sino-Vietnamese reading of Chinese 斜 (“inclined”, SV: tà).

    Verb

    xế • (熾, 𪰮, 制)

    1. (of the sun, moon) to be sinking; to be on the wane; to decline
    2. to be oblique; to lie obliquely; to incline

    Noun

    xế • (熾, 𪰮, 制)

    1. (Southern Vietnam) early afternoon, about 2–3 pm
      bữa xế ― a light meal or a snack during this time
    Derived terms

    Etymology 2

    Perhaps from tài xế (“driver”), influenced by xe (“vehicle”).

    Noun

    xế • (車)

    1. (Central Vietnam, Southern Vietnam, slang) wheeled vehicle
      Synonym: xe
    Derived terms

    Etymology 3

    (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

    Adjective

    xế

    1. (Southern Vietnam) ill-mannered; unruly
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