sên
[sen˧˧]
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) slug
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Sáng nay có mấy con sên trong vườn.There were several slugs in the garden this morning.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: Sên is commonly used for slugs; ốc sên means snail. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) chain (of a vehicle)
Examples
sên xe đạpbicycle chain
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “sên” mean?
(noun) slug
Is “sên” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.