so sánh
[sɔ˧˧ sajŋ̟˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to compare
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
ngôn ngữ học so sánhcomparative linguistics
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) simile
Examples
so sánh, ẩn dụ và hoán dụsimile, metaphor and metonymy
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “so sánh” mean?
(verb) to compare
Is “so sánh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.