ve
[vɛ˧˧]
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Con chó bị ve cắn ở tai.The dog was bitten by a tick on its ear.
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: Rận means louse; ve is the usual word for a tick. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Sense 3
Examples
vuốt thẳng cái ve áoto get one's lapel fixed
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 4
Examples
tường quét vea green-painted wall
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “ve” mean?
(noun) cicada
Is “ve” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.