sực
[sɨk̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to give a strong, overwhelming, headache-inducing smell, odor, scent, etc.; to reek; to stink
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
sực mùi rượu/nước hoa/nước đáito reek of booze/perfume/piss
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adverb) suddenly; all of a sudden
Examples
sực nhớ/tỉnhto suddenly recall/come to
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “sực” mean?
(verb) to give a strong, overwhelming, headache-inducing smell, odor, scent, etc.; to reek; to stink
Is “sực” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.