sai khiến
[saːj˧˧ xiən˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to command; to order; to issue an order
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nó không muốn người ta sai khiến nó.He/she does not want others to order him/her around.
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “sai khiến” mean?
(verb) to command; to order; to issue an order
Is “sai khiến” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.