sõi
[sɔj˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adverb) fluent; smooth
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cả làng em nói ngọng, mỗi mình em nói sõi.My entire village speaks badly, I alone speak fluently.
đọc sõi tiếng Anhto read English texts smoothly
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
(adjective) healthy and sharp in the old age
Examples
Ông già rồi mà còn sõi.He is old but healthy.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) cured completely from an illness
Examples
Bữa nay ông cụ ấy đã sõi.He was completely cured.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(adjective) to be good at something
Examples
sõi tiếng Anhto be good at English
sõi việc, sõi nghềto be good at a task, a job
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “sõi” mean?
(adverb) fluent; smooth
Is “sõi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.