saek

Zhuang

Pronunciation

• (Standard Zhuang) IPA^(key): /θak˥/
• Tone numbers: saek⁷
• Hyphenation: saek

Etymology 1

From Chinese 色 (MC srik).

Noun

saek (1957–1982 spelling sək)

1. color, colour
2. dye; pigment

Etymology 2

From Chinese 塞 (MC sok).

Verb

saek (Sawndip forms 𢬘 or ⿰由色 or 噻 or 測 or 𢯩 or 德, 1957–1982 spelling sək)

1. to block; to obstruct; to plug up
2. to refute; to defeat in a debate

Adjective

saek (1957–1982 spelling sək)

1. out of the way; isolated

Etymology 3

Adverb

saek (Sawndip forms 噻 or 色 or 𠲅 or 則, 1957–1982 spelling sək)

1. approximately; about
2. just one; only one
3. any at all (used in negative constructions to emphasize the complete absence of something)