xe
[sɛ˧˧]
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) wheeled vehicle (except for airplanes)
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
đậu xeto park
lái xeto pilot a wheeled vehicle other than planes or trains; to drive, to ride, etc.
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
(noun) chariot, a piece labeled with the characters 車 /车 (xa, black) and 俥 /伡 (red)
Register: informal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) rook
Register: informal
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(verb) to transport using a wheeled vehicles
Register: informal
Common questions
What does “xe” mean?
(noun) wheeled vehicle (except for airplanes)
Is “xe” formal or informal?
xe is generally informal.