sở thú
[səː˧˩ tʰu˧˦]
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Meaning · English
(noun) zoo
NounRegister: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”
Examples
Ê bữa đi sở thú thấy mới rinh về con này nom hay hay nè.You know, the other day when I went to zoo, I saw that they have this new funny-looking animal.
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Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “sở thú” mean?
(noun) zoo
Is “sở thú” formal or informal?
sở thú is generally informal.