xẻ
[sɛ˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To split, cut open (fruit, wood) — the Southern word; Northerners say bổ.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Chẻ ra, cắt ra — từ miền Nam; ngoài Bắc nói bổ.
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
Examples
xẻ trái mítto cut up the jackfruit
Xẻ trái dưa hấu ra cho tụi nhỏ ăn.Cut the watermelon open for the kids.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “xẻ” mean?
To split, cut open (fruit, wood) — the Southern word; Northerners say bổ.
Is “xẻ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“bổ” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.