xế
[se˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to be sinking; to be on the wane; to decline
Register: informal
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to be oblique; to lie obliquely; to incline
Register: informal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) early afternoon, about 2–3 pm
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”
Examples
bữa xếa light meal or a snack during this time
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(noun) wheeled vehicle
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Trung · Central Vietnam
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Central” • Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”
Common questions
What does “xế” mean?
(verb) to be sinking; to be on the wane; to decline
Is “xế” formal or informal?
xế is generally informal.