khê
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) slightly overcooked and burned
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
cơm khêslightly burned rice
Hương Khê với chả hương khét!To hell with this Hương Khê thing!
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 ↗
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Common questions
What does “khê” mean?
(adjective) slightly overcooked and burned
Is “khê” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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