xe điện
[sɛ˧˧ ʔɗiən˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) an electric train
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Dạo này nhiều người mua xe điện.These days, many people are buying electric vehicles.
Xe điện chạy dọc con phố này.The tram runs along this street.
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: Xe điện is needed when referring specifically to an electric vehicle. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) a tram
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) an electric vehicle
Examples
xe điện Teslaa Tesla (electric car)
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “xe điện” mean?
(noun) an electric train
Is “xe điện” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.