me-xừ

Me-xừ ấy là một người lịch sự.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Mister, Sir: A colloquial and archaic Vietnamese term of address for a man, derived from the French word monsieur. It conveys a degree of formality or respect, though its usage is now outdated.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Me-xừ có muốn dùng trà không? (Would you like some tea, sir?)
  • Me-xừ ấy là một người lịch sự. (That gentleman is a polite person.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is considered a historical linguistic borrowing. It is primarily found in older literature, films set in the colonial or early 20th-century period, or used for stylistic effect to evoke a bygone era.

Variants and Related Words

• Ông (n): The standard and contemporary Vietnamese term for Mister, Sir, or gentleman.

  • Ông chủ rất tử tế. (The boss is very kind.)

• Ngài (n): A formal and respectful term for Sir or Your Excellency, often used in official contexts.

  • Ngài đại sứ sẽ phát biểu. (The ambassador will speak.)

Synonyms

• Sir: A polite or respectful form of address for a man.
• Mister: A conventional title of respect for a man.
• Gentleman: A polite or formal way to refer to a man.

Related Idioms

• itself is not commonly used in modern idioms. Its archaic nature means it is typically used as a standalone term of address rather than part of a fixed phrase.