rết
[zet̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) centipede
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Northern”
Examples
Tối qua tôi thấy một con rết.I saw a centipede last night.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “rết” mean?
(noun) centipede
Is “rết” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.