ắc ê
[ʔak̚˧˦ ʔe˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(interjection) one two
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nhưng không, anh giơ cao chân bước đi theo nhịp ắc-ê và dùng vắt cơm làm cái kèn thổi:[…]But no, he lifted his feet high on the rhythm of the one-two and used the handful of rice as a trumpet: […]
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) military drill
Examples
Một hôm người bạn ắc-ê của hắn trước kia vốn là một nhà nho, kể cho hắn nghe tích Trình Giảo Kim ở đời Đường.One day, a drill companion of his who used to be a scholar told him the story of Chéng Yǎojīn during the Tang dynasty.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “ắc ê” mean?
(interjection) one two
Is “ắc ê” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.