thân sơ thất sở
[tʰən˧˧ səː˧˧ tʰət̚˧˦ səː˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) having no social support network to speak of
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nhưng nó nghèo quá, thân sơ thất sở không một cục đất chọi chim, biết có lo cho bây sung sướng được không.But he's so poor, has no-one to help him, and doesn't even own a single scrap of land; can he make you happy?
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 “thân sơ thất sở” mean?
(adjective) having no social support network to speak of
Is “thân sơ thất sở” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.