sơ sài
adjective
Hanoi [səː˧˧ saːj˨˩]Huế [ʂəː˧˧ ʂaːj˦˩]Saigon [ʂəː˧˧ ʂaːj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sơ sài means sparse; sketchy; simple.
Meanings of sơ sài in English
Adjective
- sparse; sketchy; simple
- cursory; without care; incomplete; crude
Etymology
From sơ.
Frequently asked questions
What does sơ sài mean in English?
sơ sài (adjective) means "sparse; sketchy; simple".
How do you pronounce sơ sài?
IPA: Hanoi [səː˧˧ saːj˨˩]; Saigon [ʂəː˧˧ ʂaːj˨˩]. Tones: sơ — level tone (ngang), sài — falling tone (huyền).