sơ bộ
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [səː˧˧ ʔɓo˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʂəː˧˧ ʔɓow˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʂəː˧˧ ʔɓow˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sơ bộ means preliminary.
Chinese characters: 初步
Meanings of sơ bộ in English
Adjective
- preliminary
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 初步.
Frequently asked questions
What does sơ bộ mean in English?
sơ bộ (adjective) means "preliminary".
How do you pronounce sơ bộ?
IPA: Hanoi [səː˧˧ ʔɓo˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʂəː˧˧ ʔɓow˨˩˨]. Tones: sơ — level tone (ngang), bộ — heavy tone (nặng).
Is sơ bộ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. sơ bộ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 初步.