Tiếng Việt · Word Historical

sầu

[səw˨˩] 🎙 Say it

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) grieved; sorrowful; sad; melancholy

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

buồn

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AdjectiveRegister: formal

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

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Common questions

What does “sầu” mean?

(adjective) grieved; sorrowful; sad; melancholy

Is “sầu” formal or informal?

sầu is generally formal.

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