e
[ʔɛ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) The name of the Latin script letter E/e.
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to fear; to be apprehensive, to be afraid
Examples
Tôi e cô ta không đến.I am afraid she will not come.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to be slightly ashamed
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(pronoun) abbreviation of em
Common questions
What does “e” mean?
(noun) The name of the Latin script letter E/e.
Is “e” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.