sảy
[saj˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to winnow, specifically to clear the grains of husks by tossing them up and down gently from a woven tray
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
(noun) heat rash
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) alternative form of sẩy (“to lose something”)
Common questions
What does “sảy” mean?
(verb) to winnow, specifically to clear the grains of husks by tossing them up and down gently from a woven tray
Is “sảy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.