xé xác
[sɛ˧˦ saːk̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to draw and quarter
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Kỵ mã trinh sát của quân Mông Cổ túa ra bốn phía, mọi người thề là phải bắt sống được Triết Biệt dùng ngựa xé xác, loạn đao băm thây để trả thù cho Đại hãn.The mounted scouts of the Mongol army sped every which way; they all swore to catch Jebe alive to draw and quarter him with their horses and chop his corpse to pieces in the chaotic-saber technique to revenge the Great Khan.
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “xé xác” mean?
(verb) to draw and quarter
Is “xé xác” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.