sơ
[səː˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) negligent; incomplete; cursory
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) distant; foreign
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) in the initial stage; primary; elementary
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(noun) alternative spelling of xơ
Common questions
What does “sơ” mean?
(adjective) negligent; incomplete; cursory
Is “sơ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.