sổ mũi
[so˧˩ muj˦ˀ˥]
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
To sneeze / runny nose.
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
Examples
Tôi bị sổ mũi mấy hôm nay.I’ve had a runny nose for several days.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Equivalents & related
Same meaning · other region
hắt hơi
To sneeze — the Northern word; Southerners say nhảy mũi. (Sổ mũi is a runny nose in both regions.)
Tiếng Việt
Same meaning · other region
nhảy mũi
(verb) to sneeze
Tiếng Việt · via hắt hơi
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Common questions
What does “sổ mũi” mean?
To sneeze / runny nose.
Is “sổ mũi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“hắt hơi” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.