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xế

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The Vietnamese word "xế" primarily means "to slant" or "to decline." It can be used in various contexts, often related to the position or angle of something.

Basic Usage:
  1. As a Verb:
    • You can use "xế" to describe the action of tilting or leaning something to one side.
    • Example: "Cái cây xế sang bên trái." (The tree leans to the left.)
Advanced Usage:
  1. Describing Time:
    • "Xế" can also refer to the time of day, specifically late afternoon or early evening.
    • Example: "Chúng ta sẽ gặp nhau vào giờ xế." (We will meet in the late afternoon.)
Word Variants:
  • Noun Form: "xế chiều" refers specifically to late afternoon.
  • Adjective Form: "xế xéo" can mean slanted or tilted.
Different Meanings:
  • Physical Angle: Refers to the physical tilting of objects.
  • Time Reference: Indicates a specific time of day.
Synonyms:
  • For the verb form meaning to slant: nghiêng (to tilt).
  • For the time-related meaning: chiều muộn (late afternoon).
verb
  1. slant, decline

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