sợ
[səː˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to fear; to be afraid
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Chó hiền lắm, đừng sợ.Don't worry, the dog is friendly.
Con bé sợ tiếng sấm.The little girl is afraid of thunder.
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “sợ” mean?
(verb) to fear; to be afraid
Is “sợ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.