liếc
[liək̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to avert one's eyes towards any direction other than forward
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
liếc lên/xuống/sang trái/sang phảito avert your eyes upward/downward/leftward/rightward
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
(verb) to whet a blade
Common questions
What does “liếc” mean?
(verb) to avert one's eyes towards any direction other than forward
Is “liếc” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.