ê chề

[ʔe˧˧ t͡ɕe˨˩]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(adjective) weary of unending humiliation and hardship

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

風塵𠹾㐌𠵱痆Hardship left her embittered
Nhục nhã, ê chề, kệ, rồi nó cũng quen đi,[…]Disgrace, humiliation, stuff it, she got used to it; […]

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Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Sense 2

Meaning · English

(adjective) ashamed

Examples

ê chề cái mặtshamefaced

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Common questions

What does “ê chề” mean?

(adjective) weary of unending humiliation and hardship

Is “ê chề” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.