sơ suất
adjectivenoun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [səː˧˧ swət̚˧˦]Huế [ʂəː˧˧ ʂwək̚˦˧˥]Saigon [ʂəː˧˧ ʂ⁽ʷ⁾ək̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sơ suất means negligent; careless.
Chinese characters: 疏率
Meanings of sơ suất in English
Adjective
- negligent; careless
Noun
- negligence; oversight
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 疏率.
Frequently asked questions
What does sơ suất mean in English?
sơ suất (adjective) means "negligent; careless".
How do you pronounce sơ suất?
IPA: Hanoi [səː˧˧ swət̚˧˦]; Saigon [ʂəː˧˧ ʂ⁽ʷ⁾ək̚˦˥]. Tones: sơ — level tone (ngang), suất — rising tone (sắc).
Is sơ suất a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. sơ suất is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 疏率.