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.