Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

ắc ê

[ʔak̚˧˦ ʔe˧˧] 🎙 Say it

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: […]

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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.

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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.

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