khéo
[xɛw˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) skillful
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
khéo miệnghaving a way with words
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
(adverb) strange; odd; ridiculous; laughable; difficult to understand
Examples
𡦂才𡦂命窖𱺵恄饒Talent and fate are always apt to strife.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “khéo” mean?
(adjective) skillful
Is “khéo” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.