sạo
[saːw˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) false, untrue, deceitful
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Sạo quá!Bull! Nonsense!
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) grunt (any fish of the perciform family Haemulidae)
Common questions
What does “sạo” mean?
(adjective) false, untrue, deceitful
Is “sạo” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.