xuể
[swe˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adverb) Placed after a verb or after a negator in a negative sentence to indicate the inability to carry out something.
Adverb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nhiều bát đĩa quá, tôi không rửa xuể.There are too many dishes, I can't clean them all.
Cổ thụ mấy trăm năm tuổi, ba người ôm chẳng xuể.It is a tree hundreds of years old, not even the arm spans of three can completely surround it.
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “xuể” mean?
(adverb) Placed after a verb or after a negator in a negative sentence to indicate the inability to carry out something.
Is “xuể” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.