keo sơn
[kɛw˧˧ səːn˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) glue and lacquer
Register: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) filled with strong bonds; intimate
Register: formal
Examples
Tình bạn keo sơn một thời nay đã cáo chung, báo hiệu một thời kỳ chông gai phía trước.The once strong relationship of us has now ended, showing a stage of difficulty ahead.
Lớp chúng mình rất rất vui, anh em ta chan hoà tình thân.
Lớp chúng mình rất rất vui, như keo sơn anh em một nhà.Our class is very very happy, our siblings are close in harmony.
Our class is very very happy, intimate like siblings in a family.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “keo sơn” mean?
(noun) glue and lacquer
Is “keo sơn” formal or informal?
keo sơn is generally formal.