Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

sơn nữ

[səːn˧˧ nɨ˦ˀ˥]

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) a female mountain-dweller; a montagnarde

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

người phụ nữ sống ở núi

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NounRegister: formal

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Sources & notes

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Common questions

What does “sơn nữ” mean?

(noun) a female mountain-dweller; a montagnarde

Is “sơn nữ” formal or informal?

sơn nữ is generally formal.