sò
[sɔ˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) ark clam; scallop; cockle
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Sò nướng mỡ hành thơm lắm.Grilled cockles with scallion oil smell wonderful.
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: A broad everyday term for several bivalves, not only cockles. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Register: informal
Common questions
What does “sò” mean?
(noun) ark clam; scallop; cockle
Is “sò” formal or informal?
sò is generally informal.