sáo
[saːw˧˦]
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Ông nội hay thổi sáo ngoài hiên.Grandpa often plays the flute on the porch.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: Often evokes a traditional bamboo flute; sáo Tây refers specifically to a Western flute. [contributed-collins-enriched]
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Meaning · English
(noun) bamboo flute
Common questions
What does “sáo” mean?
(noun) blackbird
Is “sáo” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.