sẻ
[sɛ˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
禁院固昆𪀆𤽸，吏𧡊冲准高亭。The palace courtyard had a white sparrow; it was again seen in Cao Đình.
Sẻ thường làm tổ dưới mái nhà.Sparrows often nest under roofs.
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 ↗ Local usage: Sẻ is a valid shortened form, though chim sẻ is more common in ordinary speech. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to divide, to share
Common questions
What does “sẻ” mean?
(noun) sparrow
Is “sẻ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.