sầu
[səw˨˩]
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
(adjective) grieved; sorrowful; sad; melancholy
AdjectiveRegister: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “sầu” mean?
(adjective) grieved; sorrowful; sad; melancholy
Is “sầu” formal or informal?
sầu is generally formal.