sen
[sɛn˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) lotus
Register: informalConnotation: humorous
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) maidservant
Register: informalConnotation: humorous
Examples
1936, Vũ Trọng Phụng, Cơm Thầy Cơm Cô (Master's Food, Mistress's Food), Ch 4. "Cuốn Tiểu Thuyết của Con Sen Đũi (The Novella of Đũi the Maidservant)"
Trong khi ngồi trước đèn để thuật lại câu chuyện này, tôi cũng muốn cho mơ màng để cái cuộc giãi bày tâm sự của con sen có được một chút thi vịWhile sitting before the lamp to recount this story, I also want to make it dreamy so that the maidservant's pouring her heart out shall have a little bit of poetic beauty.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) owner of cat or dog; hooman
Register: informalConnotation: humorous
Common questions
What does “sen” mean?
(noun) lotus
Is “sen” formal or informal?
sen is generally informal; connotation: humorous.