khẽ
[xɛ˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) gentle; soft
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
(adverb) in a reserved, gentle manner
Examples
Ghé vào tai nói rất khẽ.Come up to my ear and whisper to me.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “khẽ” mean?
(adjective) gentle; soft
Is “khẽ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.