sở dĩ
conjunction Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [səː˧˩ zi˦ˀ˥]Huế [ʂəː˧˨ jɪj˧˨]Saigon [ʂəː˨˩˦ jɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sở dĩ means the reason why.
Chinese characters: 所以
Meanings of sở dĩ in English
Conjunction
- literary the reason why ... (is)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 所以.
Frequently asked questions
What does sở dĩ mean in English?
sở dĩ (conjunction) means "the reason why".
How do you pronounce sở dĩ?
IPA: Hanoi [səː˧˩ zi˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [ʂəː˨˩˦ jɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: sở — dipping tone (hỏi), dĩ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is sở dĩ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. sở dĩ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 所以.