khờ
[xəː˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Foolish, naive — the Southern word; Northerners say dại.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Khờ khạo, thiếu khôn ngoan — từ miền Nam; ngoài Bắc nói dại.
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
Examples
Thằng nhỏ khờ quá, ai nói gì cũng tin.The kid’s so naive — he believes whatever anyone says.
Editorial example (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “khờ” mean?
Foolish, naive — the Southern word; Northerners say dại.
Is “khờ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“dại” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.