xứ sở

[sɨ˧˦ səː˧˩]

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Meaning · English

(noun) a country; a land

NounRegister: formal

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

Examples

quê hương xứ sởyour birth country
Tourloublanc phiêu lưu đến xứ sở màu sắc.Tourloublanc goes on an adventure to the land of colors.

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Sources & notes

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Common questions

What does “xứ sở” mean?

(noun) a country; a land

Is “xứ sở” formal or informal?

xứ sở is generally formal.