sồi
[soj˨˩]
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) oak
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
cửa gỗ sồioak door
Cây sồi này đã đứng đây hàng trăm năm.This oak has stood here for hundreds of years.
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) pongee
Examples
áo sồipongee shirt
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “sồi” mean?
(noun) oak
Is “sồi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.