kề
[ke˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) right next to
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Near-synonym: kế (“next to”)
(vai) kề vaishoulder to shoulder
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) adjacent
Examples
cạnh kềan adjacent side
Sin bằng cạnh đối chia cho cạnh kề.The sine is the length of the opposite side over that of the adjacent side.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “kề” mean?
(adjective) right next to
Is “kề” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.