sở hữu
[səː˧˩ hiw˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to own, to hold
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Anh ấy sở hữu hai căn nhà.He owns two houses.
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: Sở hữu is somewhat formal; có is often more natural in everyday speech. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “sở hữu” mean?
(verb) to own, to hold
Is “sở hữu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.