sơ ý
[səː˧˧ ʔi˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adverb) by accident, through inattention
Adverb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Y vừa nói vừa bước tới bước lui, chợt sơ ý đạp lên vũng rượu cạnh Khưu Xử Cơ, huỵch một tiếng, ngã dúi vào người Khưu Xử Cơ.Speaking and going to and fro at the same time, suddenly he inadvertently stepped in the puddle of rice wine besides Qiū Chǔjī and with a thwack he fell head first into Qiū Chǔjī.
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “sơ ý” mean?
(adverb) by accident, through inattention
Is “sơ ý” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.