ô hô
[ʔo˧˧ ho˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(interjection) alas
InterjectionRegister: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Sao: Ô hô! Phòng gấm rủ là buổi nọ; Đường hoa tan tác rầy sao?Alas! The brocade chamber with its drawn curtains belonged to days gone by; Why now are the flowered paths scattered?
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Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “ô hô” mean?
(interjection) alas
Is “ô hô” formal or informal?
ô hô is generally formal.