xơ
[səː˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) sister, nun (female member of Christian religious community)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
bà xơa nun
Từ hôm đó, tôi nuốt tủi hờn, mỗi bữa ăn vào bết lấy phần ăn của mình đem ra bàn ăn, làm mấy bà Sơ làm bếp ngạc nhiên và không chịu để tôi làm…From then on, I swallowed my self-pity and at each meal went into the kitchen to take my portion out to the dinner table; the sisters in the kitchen, surprised, wouldn't let me do so…
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) fiber; fine thread; filament
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) rind (tough and unpalatable parts of produce)
Common questions
What does “xơ” mean?
(noun) sister, nun (female member of Christian religious community)
Is “xơ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.